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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Fitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Katsurou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitts comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - No Excuses. Katsurou has chosen Coheed and Cambria - Devil in Jersey City as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ricky Fitts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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175 cm
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162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Fitts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Katsurou!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsurou misses with a body shot.
Fitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsurou.
Fitts looks to throw the jab but Katsurou is out of range.
Fitts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katsurou avoids the head kick by Fitts.
Fitts needs to keep his hands up - Katsurou had a free shot at his head there.
Fitts misses with a double jab
and Katsurou counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitts connects with a looping right hand.
Katsurou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsurou tries to land a front kick but Fitts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsurou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsurou throws an overhand right that lands on Fitts's shoulder, as Fitts tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Katsurou.
Katsurou blocks a head kick by Fitts.
The fighters circling - Fitts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsurou ducks under a wild hook from Fitts.
Katsurou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitts's head.
Katsurou scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou swinging wildly here.
Ricky Fitts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitts throws a right hand that misses
letting Katsurou counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Fitts.
Fitts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsurou manages to avoid it.
Katsurou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsurou misses the shot to the body.
Katsurou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitts.
Katsurou lands a high kick!
Fitts missing with a left hand there. Katsurou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsurou tries to score with a low kick but Fitts moves his leg out of the way.
Fitts throws a poor cross that misses
and Katsurou moves into the clinch.
Fitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsurou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Katsurou fails to land.
Fitts blocks a body shot from Katsurou.
Katsurou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsurou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitts prevents it.
Katsurou works on Fitts's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsurou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Katsurou trying to control the position but instead, Fitts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsurou into the cage.
Katsurou keeps control of Fitts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katsurou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
Katsurou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
Fitts is trying to force a seperation but Katsurou has the dominant position.
Katsurou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitts is trying to break free.
Katsurou gets through Fitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Katsurou.
Katsurou scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Katsurou as the two fighters clinch.
Katsurou is trying to trip Fitts. He has hold of a leg but Fitts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Katsurou persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fitts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitts working a defensive guard here.
Fitts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitts is breathing heavily.
Katsurou distracts Fitts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fitts kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsurou stands up over Fitts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsurou throwing strikes from guard but Fitts blocks nicely.
Fitts is trying to control the position but Katsurou postures up.
Katsurou prevents Fitts from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Katsurou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Katsurou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitts wants to improve his position but Katsurou is controlling well.
Katsurou working over Fitts with some ground and pound. Fitts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katsurou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitts's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsurou is keen to just control but Fitts is a slippery customer.
Fitts pushes Katsurou off looking to stand but Katsurou dives back in and keeps control.
Katsurou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katsurou wants to pass the guard but Fitts is defending well.
Fitts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitts tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsurou wants to take a breather but Fitts is having none of it.
Katsurou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katsurou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Katsurou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitts is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Katsurou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsurou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitts misses with a hook
and Katsurou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitts's guard.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsurou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsurou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katsurou on the ground.
Katsurou drops back looking for a leg! Fitts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fitts manages to kick Katsurou off! Katsurou jumps back into Fitts's guard.
Katsurou landing with the ground and pound.
Katsurou throwing strikes but missing.
Katsurou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Katsurou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Katsurou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katsurou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou working some strikes from top position.
Katsurou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Katsurou throwing strikes from guard but Fitts blocks nicely.
Katsurou is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitts has wrist control.
Katsurou throws a strike but Fitts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Katsurou holds on and takes a little breather.
Katsurou is trying to control the position but Fitts postures up.
Fitts wants to stand but Katsurou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitts stopping the sweep attempt from Katsurou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katsurou pulls Fitts in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsurou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitts manages to get himself to full guard.
Katsurou cracks Fitts with a solid left hand.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Fitts trying to keep a closed guard but Katsurou is proving a slippery customer.
Katsurou works over Fitts with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitts wants to get back to his feet but Katsurou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Katsurou lands a couple of elbows.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou thows a big elbow that misses.
Katsurou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou is in close to Fitts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katsurou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katsurou landing with the ground and pound.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.
Fitts wants to stand but Katsurou is controlling the position.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsurou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsurou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Katsurou postures up in Fitts's guard and throws a big left but Fitts blocks it.
Katsurou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Katsurou wants to pass the guard but Fitts is keeping the position.
Fitts trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Katsurou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fitts stuffs the takedown.
Fitts lands a nice shot that snaps Katsurou's head back.
Katsurou cracks a nice hook into Fitts's ribs.
Fitts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katsurou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katsurou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitts keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsurou lands with a right hand.
A head kick from Fitts lands but Katsurou takes it in his stride.
Fitts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitts misses with an uppercut
and Katsurou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katsurou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsurou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitts backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou misses with a wild body shot.
Fitts misses with a head kick.
Fitts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Katsurou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katsurou misses the shot to the body.
Fitts keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsurou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katsurou cracks the inside of Fitts's front leg.
Katsurou is looking to clinch but Fitts is avoiding it.
Fitts misses with a head kick.
Fitts tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitts with a hook.
Katsurou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katsurou throws a right hand that misses
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katsurou moves into range and clinches up with Fitts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Katsurou.
Fitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsurou won't allow it.
Fitts has had enough of the clinch but Katsurou keeps him there for the moment.
Katsurou pushes Fitts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsurou scores with a hook to the body.
Fitts is trying to break the clinch but Katsurou is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Katsurou.
Fitts working hard to break the clinch.
Fitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsurou won't allow it.
Katsurou scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Katsurou.
Fitts wants to break free but Katsurou has control.
Nice body punch from Katsurou.
Katsurou is working Fitts over against the cage.
Katsurou is leaning against Fitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsurou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitts blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsurou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Katsurou gets through Fitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsurou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katsurou cracks Fitts with a nice body shot.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsurou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsurou lands with a right to the head.
Katsurou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitts prevents it.
Katsurou is leaning against Fitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Katsurou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Katsurou.
Katsurou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fittss head.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.
Fitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsurou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.
Ricky Fitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsurou lands a body punch.
Katsurou presses Fitts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Katsurou presses Fitts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.
Katsurou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Katsurou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsurou lands an uppercut.
Katsurou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.
Fitts is rocked!
Nice body punch from Katsurou.
Oh Fitts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ren Katsurou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fitts with a big uppercut! Fitts tries to clinch up but Katsurou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fitts to the mat! Fitts covers up and Katsurou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ren Katsurou!
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energy
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hype
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