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Event:
FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kitano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Kitano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kitano working over McFly with some ground and pound. McFly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kitano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kitano works his way into full mount!
McFly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McFly is in a horrible position here. Kitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano landing strikes from the mount and McFly is in trouble!
Kitano landing strikes from the mount and McFly is in trouble!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kitano landing strikes, looking to finish!
McFly tries to buck Kitano off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Kitano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
McFly is rocked!
McFly trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oh McFly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kitano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McFly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
Kitano drops a big elbow. That's hurt McFly! More shots from Kitano and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eiji Kitano!
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Event:
FFA 9: Thunder From Down Under
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karlsson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kitano to pass into mount.
Kitano looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Karlsson tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Kitano tries to roll but Karlsson sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Karlsson.
Kitano rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.
#T1##SUB#
Karlsson looking for the choke but no joy.
I would not like to be Kitano right now.
Kitano is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Karlsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kitano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kitano tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Karlsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Kitano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karlsson's guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
Kitano wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitano looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Kitano is striking from the bottom but Karlsson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlsson in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Karlsson prevents Kitano from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kitano can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kitano tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Kitano wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kitano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Karlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlsson. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsson trying to advance position but Kitano counters by regaining guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Kitano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kitano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kitano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kitano darts in looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets double underhooks and turns Kitano into the cage.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pushes Kitano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Kitano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Kitano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kitano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kitano is aware though and is defending well.
Kitano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitano.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully.
Kitano postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it. #SUB#
Karlsson has his foot on Kitano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitano works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitano wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kitano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitano trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitano can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully.
Kitano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Kitano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Kitano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kitano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Karlsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kitano rolls with it to try and escape but Karlsson cranks on the arm and Kitano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Karlsson!
Aron Karlsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.
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Event:
FFA 5: Rising Up
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Suchart lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Suchart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suchart looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suchart won't be happy with that.
Suchart tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suchart?
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kitano punching from mount but Suchart doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kitano working Suchart over with strikes here.
Suchart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitano landing punches.
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Kitano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kitano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suchart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Kitano.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suchart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kitano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the head.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
Kitano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kitano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Suchart is squirming around, avoiding Kitano's attempts to control the action.
Kitano breaks from Suchart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kitano tries to control but Suchart wriggling away.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Suchart tries to lock up and control but Kitano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Suchart is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano unloading with bombs!
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Suchart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kitano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suchart as he avoids it easily.
Suchart misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kitano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suchart wants to improve his position but Kitano is controlling well.
Suchart taking some punishment here, with Kitano in his half guard.
Kitano slips a nice elbow through Suchart's hands, connecting with Suchart's forehead.
Kitano thows a huge punch but Suchart dodges it nicely.
Kitano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kitano winds up and cracks Suchart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suchart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eiji Kitano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kitano connects with a nice short shot to Suchart's temple. #T1#
Kitano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suchart trying to get back to full guard but Kitano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kitano lands a big shot there that rocks Suchart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitano looking to finish Suchart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suchart!
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suchart can do to turn this around?
Kitano raining down shots from the mount!
Kitano with the ground and pound from mount.
Suchart is looking to improve his position but Kitano isn't that keen on the idea.
Kitano working Suchart over with strikes here.
Kitano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kitano lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
Suchart is squirming around, avoiding Kitano's attempts to control the action.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Kitano lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Suchart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano lands a big shot there that rocks Suchart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Suchart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suchart looks a forlorn figure.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount and Suchart is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suchart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano landing shots from mount. #T4#
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suchart can't escape the position.
Suchart is in a horrible position here. Kitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kitano breaks from Suchart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kitano lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kitano.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Suchart throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kitano advances to half guard.
Suchart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kitano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
Kitano slips a nice elbow through Suchart's hands, connecting with Suchart's forehead.
Kitano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suchart's head.
Kitano lands strikes from half guard.
Suchart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitano.
Kitano slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchart is staying active underneath Kitano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kitano lands a nice short elbow.
Kitano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suchart defending well though.
Kitano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suchart taking shots to the head.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suchart is looking to improve his position but Kitano isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kitano scoring with strikes but Suchart is staying in there.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
Suchart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kitano trying to control but Suchart is having none of it.
Kitano working the ground and pound effectively.
Kitano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kitano landing shots from mount. #T3#
Kitano dominating with strikes here.
Kitano raining down shots from the mount!
Kitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suchart looks a forlorn figure.
Kitano looking to control but Suchart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitano lands a big elbow.
Kitano landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suchart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Suchart is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suchart hang on?
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Suchart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suchart hang on?
Kitano cracks Suchart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kitano landing shots from mount.
Kitano looking to finish Suchart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suchart!
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Suchart is rocked!
Suchart is in a horrible position here. Kitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eiji Kitano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suchart is still in real trouble! Can Kitano finish him?
Kitano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kitano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gagarin lands a right hook to the body.
Gagarin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kitano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kitano is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Gagarin.
Some wild striking there from Gagarin.
Kitano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gagarin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagarin throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kitano counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano trying to control the action but Gagarin is working from the bottom.
Kitano tries to advance to mount but Gagarin denies him.
Gagarin is trying to get back to his feet.
Kitano trying to control the action but Gagarin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gagarin is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gagarin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gagarin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kitano working the ground and pound.
Kitano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gagarin some visible discomfort.
Gagarin bucks up and tries to throw Kitano off but instead Kitano has got his back!
Kitano has Gagarin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Gagarin trying to get back to his feet but Kitano is in full control for now.
Kitano lands a shot to the head.
Kitano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T2#
Kitano punches Gagarin on the ear.
Gagarin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gagarin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kitano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gagarin.
Kitano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gagarin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kitano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gagarin is trying to stand back up.
Kitano landing with strikes.
Gagarin is keeping busy.
Gagarin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kitano controlling well, preventing Gagarin from escaping the position.
Kitano is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Gagarin is trying to stand back up.
Kitano loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gagarin hold on?
Kitano biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kitano connects with a big shot to the side of Gagarin's head.
Kitano lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kitano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kitano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet.
Gagarin is covering up but some of the strikes from Kitano are getting through and doing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gagarin's head.
Kitano is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kitano is working the ground and pound. Can Gagarin escape?
Kitano is working the ground and pound. Can Gagarin escape?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gagarin hold on?
#T4#
Kitano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kitano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gagarin.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kitano is punishing Gagarin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gagarin is covering up but some of the strikes from Kitano are getting through and doing damage.
Kitano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gagarin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gagarin is trying to stand back up.
Kitano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gagarin trying to get back to his feet but Kitano is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gagarin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kitano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gagarin's guard.
Kitano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagarin can do to turn this around?
Kitano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitano prevents Gagarin from getting back to his feet.
Kitano postures up and lands a big shot to Gagarin's brow.
Gagarin wants to stand up but Kitano is controlling him.
Kitano advances to half guard.
Kitano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eiji Kitano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitano slips a nice elbow through Gagarin's hands, connecting with Gagarin's forehead.
Nice strikes from Kitano there.
Kitano trying to control from half guard but Gagarin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano is nestled in close to Gagarin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kitano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kitano stops Gagarin from getting back to his feet.
Kitano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kitano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kitano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Kitano trying to control from half guard but Gagarin is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kitano lands a nice short elbow.
Kitano works his way into side control.
Kitano grinds an elbow into Gagarin's temple.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet but Kitano drags him back down.
Kitano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet but Kitano drags him back down.
Kitano lands some shots froms side control.
Kitano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gagarin keeps working.
Gagarin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gagarin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitano cracks Gagarin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gagarin pushes Kitano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kitano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kitano working the ground and pound. #T2#
Gagarin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kitano is controlling him well.
Kitano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gagarin to see if he's OK.
Gagarin is trying to buck Kitano off.
Gagarin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kitano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gagarin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kitano with shots to the head and body - Gagarin looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano looking to finish Gagarin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gagarin!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Gagarin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gagarin is looking to get to half guard.
Gagarin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kitano raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Kitano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gagarin is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Kitano content just to control the position here.
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kitano with the ground and pound from mount.
Gagarin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kitano. What's that going to do exactly?
Kitano unloading with bombs!
Gagarin is looking to get to half guard.
Kitano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gagarin?
Kitano landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Gagarin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kitano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gagarin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kitano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gagarin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gagarin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gagarin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kitano with good strikes from the mount here!
Kitano with a couple of short strikes.
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano dominating with strikes here.
Kitano breaks from Gagarin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gagarin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Gagarin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kitano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kitano breaks from Gagarin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gagarin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kitano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gagarin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kitano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kitano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagarin pushes Kitano off looking to stand but Kitano dives back in and keeps control.
Kitano lands with a punch from half guard.
Kitano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Kitano there.
Gagarin is looking to escape.
Kitano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kitano uses his free foot to push down on Gagarin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gagarin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kitano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gagarin's face.
Gagarin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Gagarin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagarin is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Kitano is landing with some decent strikes but Gagarin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kitano unloading with bombs!
Kitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gagarin looks a forlorn figure.
Gagarin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the head.
Kitano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kitano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gagarin is bucking up trying to escape but Kitano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kitano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet.
Gagarin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kitano. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Kitano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Kitano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitano lands a big shot there that rocks Gagarin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the head.
Kitano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kitano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the head.
Kitano landing shots from mount.
Kitano lands a couple of good shots and Gagarin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kitano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kitano is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gagarin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Can Gagarin hold on?! Kitano is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gagarin is trying to stand back up.
Kitano scores with punches and elbows. #T3#
Kitano is looking to control Gagarin but Gagarin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gagarin wants to escape the position.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet.
Gagarin covers up after that shot from Kitano.
Yuri Gagarin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitano trying to control momentarily.
Kitano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gagarin is trying to remain composed but Kitano is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kitano wants to control but Gagarin is keeping busy.
Kitano gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gagarin wants to get back to his feet.
Kitano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4#
Gagarin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kitano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gagarin trying to get back to his feet but Kitano is in full control for now.
Kitano scores with punches and elbows.
Kitano keeps control of the position easily here as Gagarin tries to buck him off.
Kitano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kitano controlling the positon.
Kitano controlling well, preventing Gagarin from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kitano!
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