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Event:
RFC 38: Fools Gold
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Jawbreak with that takedown attempt. Kitano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Jawbreak drives through with a takedown into Kitano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Jawbreak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawbreak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Jawbreak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kitano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kitano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kitano! #REVR# Jawbreak tries to buck Kitano off but Kitano is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jawbreak regains half guard.#T1##SUB2# Jawbreak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kitano pulls his head out easily. Kitano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jawbreak keeps working. #SUB2# Jawbreak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kitano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Jawbreak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kitano pulls his head out easily. Jawbreak manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Jawbreak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kitano passes into side control.
#T2# Jawbreak tries to bench press Kitano off him but Kitano keeps the position. Kitano taking a breather here. Jawbreak tries to bench press Kitano off him but Kitano keeps the position. The referee asks Kitano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kitano prefers to stall for the moment though. Jawbreak is looking for a sweep.#T3# Jawbreak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Jawbreak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kitano is just riding it out for now. Jawbreak eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jawbreak is looking for a kimura here.
Jawbreak wants to pass to mount but Kitano is defending the position. #T4# Kitano trying to control but Jawbreak postures up.
#SUB2# Jawbreak 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 Jawbreak. Jawbreak is thwarting Kitano's attempts to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Jawbreak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Jawbreak seems to be working for a kimura but Kitano defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Jawbreak dominated that round. That's time! Kitano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jawbreak doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jawbreak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kitano is fending him off so far but Jawbreak persists. Nope, Kitano circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Jawbreak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kitano quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Jawbreak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kitano is just riding it out for now. Jawbreak eventually gives up the hold. Kitano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kitano is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jawbreak has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Kitano is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dick Jawbreak! Dick Jawbreak is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Dick Jawbreak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Taichi Kitano stepped up to the mic, saying 'I no longer enjoy fighting'.
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Event:
RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Kitano clinches with his opponent.
Strom throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano. Strom lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strom. A short uppercut from Strom. A right handed body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano works on Strom's body with a couple of short punches. Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch on the inside from Strom fails to land. Strom misses with some punches.
Strom gets through Kitano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Strom throws a head punch that misses. Kitano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strom backwards. A body shot lands from Kitano.
A head punch on the inside from Strom fails to land. A left hand lands to the body for Kitano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Strom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike. Kitano scores with a shot to the side of Strom's head. Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strom backwards. Strom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Strom working some nice short punches in the clinch. Strom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle. Strom misses with a short punch on the inside. Kitano is trying to stall.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head. Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Strom uses good head movement to avoid it. Strom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strom. Strom throws a head punch that misses. Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Strom is rocked! Kitano lands a left hand.
Strom is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch. Strom scores with a nice hook to the head. Kitano blocks an uppercut.
Kitano lands a big right hand that drops Strom! The killer instinct kicks in and Kitano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kitano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Taichi Kitano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFC 34: The Danger Zone
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Mozart lands a really nice looking cross but Kitano seems unphased.
Mozart misses the jab. Kitano misses with a looping left. Kitano avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Kitano gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano lands a body punch. Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mozart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitano's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kitano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kitano cracks Mozart with a nice body shot. Kitano pushes Mozart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kitano pushes Mozart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kitano misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Kitano scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mozart blocking some punches.
#T1# Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Mozart.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mozart uses good head movement to avoid it. Mozart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mozart. Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Mozart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kitano just stands there and leans against the cage. Mozart throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano. Mozart tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Mozart back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land. Kitano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mozart. Mozart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kitano. Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kitano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mozart digs a right hand into Kitano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitano's gas tank. Mozart takes a shot to the head. #T2# Kitano blocks a body shot from Mozart. Kitano lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Mozart fails to land. Mozart scores with a shot to the side of Kitano's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mozart struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mozart misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Mozart jumps into guard, dragging Kitano to the mat.
Mozart keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Mozart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitano trying to control but Mozart is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2# Mozart pushes a forearm under Kitano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kitano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amadeus Mozart! Amadeus Mozart is the new middleweight champion! Amadeus Mozart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 30: The Reaping
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Kitano slips under a jab. Stanley Messie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Messie jabs Kitano right on the nose. Kitano blinks but takes it well. Messie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand. Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano. Messie tries to clinch but Kitano is having none of it. Danga de danga de dang - Kitano scores with a four punch combination! Kitano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Messie doesn't seem bothered though. Kitano blocks a jab. Messie lands with a good body shot. Messie misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Messie throws out the jab. Messie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Messie's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Messie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Messie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. Nice cross by Kitano. Messie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Messie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab. A cross from Kitano lands.#T1# Messie swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Messie misses with a shot to the body and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kitano swings for the body but Messie moves out of range.
Messie cracks Kitano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kitano misses with a hook
and Messie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Messie misses with a looping right. It looked like Kitano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Messie. Messie ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Messie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Messie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Messie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kitano. Kitano blocks a jab.#CL2# Messie moves into the clinch. 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! Kitano tries to work over Messie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kitano misses with some punches.
Messie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitano backwards. Messie tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Kitano lands a body punch. Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messie or not. Messie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. Messie struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Messie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano. Messie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head. Kitano throws a head punch that misses. Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Messie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Messie swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano slips under a jab from Messie. Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw. Kitano cracks Messie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kitano throws a hook to the side of Messie's head but Messie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Messie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kitano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Messie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Messie moves out of range as Kitano strikes. Messie throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body. Kitano looks to land a left hand but Messie moved out of range nicely. Messie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kitano looks to land a combination. Messie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Kitano looks to throw the jab but Messie is out of range. Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Messie blocks a jab. A nice side step and Messie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kitano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Messie misses. Messie misses with a wild body shot. Kitano lands a jab. Messie swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Messie slips under a jab from Kitano. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Messie swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
#T4# Messie throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. As Messie looks to move away, Kitano throws a big counter combo but Messie just gets out of the way. Messie takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kitano scores with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Stanley Messie has been cut. Kitano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Messie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Messie's belly button to the back. Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Messie's shoulder, as Messie tries to avoid the shot. Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Messie. Messie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kitano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Messie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitano with a body shot. Kitano misses with a lunging right hand
and Messie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kitano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kitano thinking. Kitano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Messie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messie misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taichi Kitano dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stanley Messie's cut. 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# Kitano misses with a body shot.
Messie misses the jab. Kitano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Messie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Messie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano throws a body punch but Messie moves out of range. Kitano staying out of range there. Messie slips a straight right by Kitano. Kitano tries to bum rush Messie with a series of wild strikes but Messie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Messie moves into range and clinches up with Kitano. Kitano lands a nice shot to the body. Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Messie. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano. Messie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano tries a body shot but Messie blocks it.
Kitano prevents a body shot from Messie. Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Kitano blocks a body shot from Messie. Messie blocking some punches.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Messie can do to turn this around? Kitano misses with a punch to the body.
Messie has a couple of punches blocked by Kitano.
Messie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Messie misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Messie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kitano throws a big shot that misses. Messie misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab. Kitano scores with a shot to the body.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Messie's shoulder, as Messie tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Messie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kitano misses with a straight right. Messie takes one to the chin there. Messie ducks under a wild hook from Kitano. Messie works the jab nicely. Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Messie.#T2# Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messie moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Messie misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Messie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano. Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messie. Messie looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kitano throws a body shot but no joy. Kitano throws a shot to the body.
Messie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitano momentarily.
Kitano throws an off balance right hand
enabling Messie to counter with a crisp jab. Kitano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kitano staying out of range there. Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Messie manages to avoid it. Messie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Messie throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messie thinking. A jab lands there for Kitano. A shot to the body from Messie misses enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab. Taichi Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Messie scores with a decent looking hook. Messie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Messie is rocked! Kitano fakes the body blow, causing Messie to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Messie goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his welterweight title! A relieved looking Taichi Kitano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Kitano lands a right hook to the body.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan. Khan looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target. Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Kitano counters by clinching up. Kitano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Khan prevents a body shot from Kitano. #BC# Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range. Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan throws a combination that misses and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kitano looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.#T1# Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan. Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target. Kitano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Good shot there by Kitano. Khan misses with a left hand and Kitano counters with a left to the body. Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range. A nice side step and Kitano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot. Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khan on the side of the head. Kitano digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs. Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. Khan throws a right hand that Kitano ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitano also avoids with ease.#T2# Khan throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. Khan blocks a jab. Khan misses with a looping right. Kitano swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. Raja Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kitano takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses. Kitano throws a hook but Khan blocks it. Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano. Kitano slips a straight right by Khan. Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan. Kitano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Khan misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target. Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.#T3# Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head. Khan swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khan misses with a looping right. Kitano moves out of range as Khan strikes. A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kitano connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Khan! He's out on his feet! Kitano rushes in and drops Khan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his middleweight title! Taichi Kitano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 23: Happy Holidays
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1# Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab. Kitano misses with a hook. Bwoy lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bwoy. Bwoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kitano misses the jab. Kitano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kitano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bwoy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bwoy misses with a left hand and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kitano misses with an uppercut. Bwoy staying out of range there. Kitano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bwoy throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bwoy. Nice defenses there by Bwoy. Bwoy misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming.#T1# Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bwoy manages to avoid it. Kitano slips a jab from Bwoy. Bwoy looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range. Bwoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bwoy thinking. Kitano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano throws an off balance right hand
and Bwoy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bwoy throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kitano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bwoy. Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a left and a right that stings Bwoy. Simon Bwoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano. Bwoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano. Bwoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bwoy jabs at Kitano's body. Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab. Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# A jab lands there for Bwoy. Kitano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kitano throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Bwoy does a little dance to reset his feet. Bwoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kitano misses with a looping left. Bwoy avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Bwoy misses with a hook
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kitano lands with a nice body punch. Kitano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bwoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bwoy missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kitano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nice defenses there by Kitano. Bwoy lands with a nice body punch. Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bwoy throws out the jab. Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Bwoy slips the punch.#T3# Bwoy throws a shot from downtown. Kitano moves away and avoids it. Kitano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bwoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice shot by Bwoy. Kitano looks to land a left hand but Bwoy moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target. Kitano takes one to the side of the head.
Kitano throws the left hand but Bwoy avoids the punch easily. Bwoy misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab. Bwoy throws a big shot that misses. Kitano throws a series of punches but Bwoy moves out of range. Bwoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano. Bwoy defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand. Bwoy misses with a wild body shot. Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bwoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kitano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Bwoy throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.#T4# Bwoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kitano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kitano there as he acknowledges the shot. Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bwoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano. Bwoy throws a body shot but no joy. Bwoy misses with a right hand and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut. Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes. Kitano swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Bwoy to counter with a crisp jab. Bwoy blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Bwoy. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet. Bwoy throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bwoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bwoy misses with a double jab
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Bwoy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taichi Kitano will probably get the nod. That's time! Kitano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kitano throws a body punch but Bwoy moves out of range. Bwoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kitano misses with an uppercut. Bwoy scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bwoy. Kitano looks to land a left hand but Bwoy moved out of range nicely. Kitano misses the shot to the body. Bwoy misses the shot to the body. Bwoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut. Bwoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kitano dodges the punch combination from Bwoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bwoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bwoy's head backwards. Bwoy lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# The fighters circling - Bwoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kitano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bwoy misses with an uppercut
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. Bwoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitano counters with a nice body shot. Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bwoy dips to his left and cracks Kitano with an uppercut! A big left from Kitano misses. Bwoy misses with a hook
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. Bwoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bwoy jabs Kitano to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bwoy throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bwoy throws a big shot that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bwoy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kitano is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kitano lands with an overhand left.#T2# Kitano misses with a hook. Bwoy ducked under it nicely. Bwoy misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand. Bwoy avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Bwoy. Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bwoy at a distance.
Kitano lands a head shot. Bwoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bwoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bwoy missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Taichi Kitano is winning the standup battle so far. Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bwoy scores with a jab to the jaw. Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bwoy.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bwoy moves away. Bwoy misses with a double jab.
It looked like Kitano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bwoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano. Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3# Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bwoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bwoy to counter with a crisp jab. Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bwoy is just out of range. Bwoy stuns Kitano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A shot to the body from Bwoy misses and Bwoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jab from Bwoy. Bwoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Kitano's head. Kitano with a hook. Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Bwoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bwoy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitano counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bwoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano. Bwoy looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.#T4# Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bwoy! But no joy. Bwoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kitano misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bwoy. Bwoy lands a nice hook to Kitano's body. Kitano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kitano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kitano slips a jab from Bwoy. Nice defenses there by Bwoy. Some wild striking there from Kitano.
Bwoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it. Bwoy tests Kitano's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bwoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bwoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano counters with a left to the body. Bwoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kitano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bwoy cracks Kitano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taichi Kitano will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Bwoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitano circles away quickly and effectively. Bwoy misses with a hook. Bwoy misses with a shot to the body and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Kitano. Kitano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bwoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bwoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitano. The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bwoy! But no joy. Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Bwoy ducks down to avoid it. Bwoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bwoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bwoy misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bwoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano. Bwoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano. Kitano blocks a jab. Bwoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target. #T1# Bwoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kitano misses with an uppercut. Bwoy saw that one coming. Kitano slips under a jab from Bwoy. Bwoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kitano throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Bwoy. Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bwoy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bwoy duly obliges. Bwoy lands a two punch combo.
Bwoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bwoy moves away. Kitano slips a straight right by Bwoy. This has been an exciting period of action! Kitano takes one to the side of the head.
Bwoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target. Bwoy misses with a left hand and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bwoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bwoy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bwoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kitano tests Bwoy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bwoy counters with a nice uppercut. Kitano lands the left hand. Bwoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bwoy throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kitano is looking to counter with a shot to the body. No joy there for Kitano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bwoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano. Kitano cracks Bwoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bwoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Bwoy.#T3# Bwoy slips under a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bwoy. Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bwoy. Bwoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bwoy misses with a hook
and Bwoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kitano throws a right hand that misses
and Bwoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bwoy misses with a hook. Bwoy connects with a crisp jab. Bwoy lands with a cross. Bwoy with a hook. A slow jab from Bwoy misses its intended target. A jab from Kitano finds it's way through Bwoy's defenses. Bwoy cracks Kitano with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bwoy swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Bwoy throws a right hand that Kitano ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitano also avoids with ease.#T4# Kitano lands with a nice body punch. Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss! Bwoy swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kitano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bwoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bwoy. Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Bwoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitano is looking to counter punch. Kitano lands a nice hook to Bwoy's body. Bwoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice cross by Kitano.#ROC# Bwoy is rocked! Bwoy throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bwoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kitano swings for the body but Bwoy moves out of range.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bwoy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Kitano. Kitano misses with a looping left. Kitano jabs Bwoy to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taichi Kitano clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Bwoy moves to clinch but Kitano breaks away and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bwoy seems to have recovered his senses. Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bwoy moves out of range of the strikes. Bwoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kitano lands a two punch combo.
Bwoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kitano counters with a big right hand! Oh Bwoy is in trouble here! Kitano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Taichi Kitano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RFC 19: Judgement Day
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Khan throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. Kitano takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses. Raja Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khan connects with a body shot. Khan misses the shot to the body. Kitano tries to clinch up. Kitano throws a hook but Khan blocks it. Khan connects with a body shot that sends Kitano's belly button to the back. Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano. Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range. Kitano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitano moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big right from Kitano misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Khan cracks a nice hook into Kitano's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kitano misses with a hook. Khan lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Khan throws a series of strikes that have Kitano backpedaling.
Kitano walks into a straight right hand from Khan. Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range. Kitano wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance. Kitano throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitano. Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano. Khan throws a lazy right hand but Kitano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Khan. Khan throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. Khan throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kitano throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it. Kitano avoids the body shot from Khan.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kitano moves out of range as Khan strikes. Khan looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range. Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan misses with a wild body shot. Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kitano looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range. Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kitano counters with a nice body shot. Khan throws a jab when Kitano was well out of range. Khan with a jab. Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano misses the shot to the body. Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
#T3# Khan misses with a straight left. Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Kitano misses. Kitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan. Kitano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice uppercut there from Khan. Kitano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan slips under a jab. Khan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kitano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano. Kitano lands a slapping body shot.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano. Khan throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Kitano jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kitano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Khan throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Khan misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kitano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet. Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kitano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Khan slips a straight right by Kitano. Kitano cracks Khan with an open hand slap. Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab. Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kitano lands with a nice body punch. Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan. Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kitano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan lunges at Kitano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitano's hand. Khan digs a good hook to Kitano's body.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitano doesn't seem phased though.#ROC# Kitano is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khan throws a series of punches but Kitano avoids them all with ease. Kitano dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut! Khan takes one on the button.#ROC2# Khan is rocked! Raja Khan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitano. Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Khan misses the shot to the body. Khan seems to have got his legs back now. Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kitano blocks a jab. Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Khan throws a body shot but no joy. Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitano can do to turn this around? Kitano connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off. A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet. Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw. A combination from Kitano does no damage. Kitano swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Khan misses the jab.#T2# Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range. Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano walks into a straight right hand from Khan. Khan misses the shot to the body. Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Khan. Khan ducks under a wild hook from Kitano. Khan cracks Kitano with a good jab. A jab from Kitano finds it's way through Khan's defenses. Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Kitano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head. Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Khan scores with a hook to the body. Kitano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kitano scores with a hook. Kitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Kitano lands a right hook to the body.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Kitano pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch. Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses. Khan tries to break free but Kitano pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan. Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano controlling the action here for a moment.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Kitano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. I was talking to Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Khan blocks an uppercut.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan. Kitano lands a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kitano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kitano throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taichi Kitano 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! #R3# Kitano slips a straight right by Khan. Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan. Kitano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though. Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kitano takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses. Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw. Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot. Khan lands a jab to Kitano's midsection. Kitano cracks Khan with an open hand slap. Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kitano digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs. Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kitano scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Khan avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kitano scores with a nice head shot. Nice body punch from Kitano. Kitano misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kitano punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch. Kitano throws a hook but Khan blocks it. Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range. Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano. Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Kitano digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Kitano misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan misses with a hook. Kitano ducked under it nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice combination there by Khan.
Kitano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it. Khan thuds his right hand into Kitano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kitano blocks a jab. Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan. Khan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kitano thuds a left hand into Khan's body. Kitano connects with a looping right hand.
#T3# Khan slips a jab from Kitano. Khan tests Kitano's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kitano is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him? Kitano tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it. Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Khan. Kitano seems to have recovered his senses. Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab, jab by Kitano - just one landing. Kitano misses with a looping right. It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitano. Kitano misses with a double jab.
Kitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Khan staying out of range there. Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away. Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it. Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here. Khan slips a jab from Kitano.#T4# Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target. The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Khan thows a left - swing and a miss! Kitano wants to counter with a clinch but Khan pushes him away. Kitano takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khan loads up on a big right hand but Kitano slips the punch. Kitano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kitano takes a body punch but keeps moving. A punch lands to the side of Kitano 's head but he takes it in his stride. Khan moves out of range of the strikes. Kitano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Khan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Taichi Kitano just about did enough to take it. That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kitano misses with a hook. Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kitano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses. Kitano avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kitano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kitano tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range. #T1# Kitano ducks right into an uppercut from Khan. Kitano avoids the body shot from Khan.
Kitano wants to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch position. Khan misses the shot to the body. Kitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan. Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target. Khan throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Khan gets tackled into the cage by Kitano. Kitano maintains the clinch. Kitano throws a head punch that misses. Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow. Khan wants to break free but Kitano has control.
Kitano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Khan loads up on a big right hand but Kitano slips the punch. Khan scores with a hook to the body. Kitano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab. Khan lands a body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body. Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.#CL2# Kitano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside. Kitano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards. #BC# Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kitano lands a lovely overhand right. Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kitano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A punch lands to the side of Kitano 's head but he takes it in his stride. The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan. Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Khan throws a looping overhand right but Kitano ducks down to avoid it. Kitano throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem. Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. 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! Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it. Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano. Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kitano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet. Kitano throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem. Khan looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Kitano gets a clinch. A short uppercut from Kitano. Kitano tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Raja Khan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Khan throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range. A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target. Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking. Kitano takes one to the chin there. Kitano takes one to the side of the head.
Khan moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kitano slips a straight right by Khan. Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kitano misses the body punch and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan throws a body shot but no joy. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kitano, as that shot connected.
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Khan misses the jab. Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitano moves away from the strike by Khan. Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kitano looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range. Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away. Kitano lands a head shot. Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Khan throws a hook but Kitano blocks it. Khan misses with a hook.#T2# Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking. Kitano moves out of range of the strikes. Kitano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khan. Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano scores with a punch to the head. Kitano closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Khan! Kitano dives in looking to finish! Khan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano is the new middleweight champion! Post fight, Taichi Kitano took to the microphone: 'Two belts! This has been a wonderful journey, thank you big boss for letting me have this opportunity, and thank you Khan for the fight'.
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Event:
RFC 16: Pay the Piper
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubston avoids the body shot from Kitano.
A little jabbing left from Hubston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kitano fails in his attempt to clinch. Hubston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hubston throws a counter combo. Hubston ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.#CL# Kitano gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kitano is pushing Hubston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2# Hubston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Taichi Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hubston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kitano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Hubston misses. Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hubston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Kitano wants to clinch. A jab from Hubston does it's job there. Hubston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kitano cracks Hubston with an open hand slap. Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hubston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hubston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hubston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kitano is looking to wear down Hubston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top. Kitano jabs Hubston to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hubston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Kitano clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hubston backwards. Hubston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano gets through Hubston 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hubston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kitano lands a body punch. Hubston swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hubston backwards. #T3# Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
Hubston looks winded! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
A bit of stalling here from Kitano.
Kitano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hubston . Hubston takes a shot to the head. Kitano lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Hubston is rocked! Kitano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hubston is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? Kitano lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Kitano cracks Hubston with a nice body shot. A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kitano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hubston to his knees! Kitano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his welterweight title! As Taichi Kitano got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to fight Khan for the 185 belt, I don't know if that is possible, but I would like it!! Thank you everybody!'.
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Event:
RFC 13: Highway to Hell
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Kitano scores with a jab to the head.
Koprisan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Kitano counters by clinching up. A body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kitano lands a left hand.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Koprisan controls his hands.
Kitano pushes Koprisan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Koprisan is rocked! Kitano has Koprisan pressed against the cage.
Koprisan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kitano pushes Koprisan against the cage. Kitano is working some dirty boxing. Kitano pushes off with a quick right hook! Koprisan goes down! Koprisan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kitano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Taichi Kitano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. Zachary Koprisan spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight didn't go the way I wanted, but I will come back. I will be better.'.
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Event:
RFC 8: Sympathy For the Devil
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kitano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hubston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hubston avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Hubston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hubston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hubston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano misses with a hook
and Hubston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubston throws out a counter right but Kitano avoids it with no problem. Good standup being displayed there by Hubston as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hubston falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Kitano counters by clinching up. Hubston swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
#T1# Hubston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hubston is looking for a takedown. Kitano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hubston .
Taichi Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Hubston . Hubston looks winded! Kitano lands a shoulder strike. Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT# It looks like Louie Hubston has been cut. Hubston swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it. Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hubston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kitano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kitano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hubston s head. Kitano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kitano lands a nice uppercut. Kitano scores with a nice hook to the head. Kitano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hubston backwards. A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kitano lands a shot to the body.#T2# Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Kitano. Kitano presses Hubston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kitano is working Hubston over against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
Hubston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kitano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitano. Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kitano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kitano digs a right hand underneath Hubston 's ribcage. Hubston let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Kitano. Kitano lands a body shot. Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Kitano lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Hubston is rocked! Kitano digs a right hand underneath Hubston 's ribcage. Hubston let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kitano pushes Hubston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kitano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hubston is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Kitano lands a big right hand that drops Hubston ! The killer instinct kicks in and Kitano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kitano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano is the new welterweight champion! Taichi Kitano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Kitano misses with a straight left. #CL# Kitano instigates a clinch. Sudin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitano. Kitano blocks an elbow strike from Sudin.
Kitano is struggling to control the position. Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sudin throws an elbow that misses.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sudin or not. Sudin looks winded! Kitano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kitano lands with a light punch inside. Kitano lands with a light punch inside. Kitano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kitano gets through Sudin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kitano lands a left hand.
Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kitano lands a nice uppercut. Kitano lands a body punch in the clinch. Sudin takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Kitano.
#T1# Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sudin or not. Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Kitano scores with a shot to the side of Sudin's head. Kitano lands a body punch. Kitano stalling.
Kitano lands a body punch in the clinch. Kitano lands a shoulder strike. Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Kitano scores with a nice short uppercut. Kitano lands with a right to the head. Kitano lands an uppercut. Sudin misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kitano. #ROC# Sudin is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kitano lands with a right to the head. Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Kitano.
Kitano lands a body shot. Kitano digs a right hand into Sudin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sudin's gas tank. Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Kitano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sudin backwards. Kitano lands a shot to the body. Kitano is pushing Sudin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sudin misses with an elbow over the top. A body shot lands from Kitano.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sudin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitano's brow. A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sudin backwards. A short right from Kitano. Sudin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him? Kitano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kitano lands a big right hand that drops Sudin! The killer instinct kicks in and Kitano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kitano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! Taichi Kitano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Kitano moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin takes a shot to the head. Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kitano lands a left hand.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Kitano has him pressed against the cage. Kitano scores with a hook to the body.#KD2# Kitano drops Franklin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Franklin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Franklin is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kitano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Franklin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kitano is unloading with more strikes now! Franklin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taichi Kitano! An out of breath Taichi Kitano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1# Luna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SeungJin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the body from Luna misses and SeungJin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# SeungJin gets a clinch. A short left from SeungJin. SeungJin tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
SeungJin misses with a punch to the body.
SeungJin has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
SeungJin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
SeungJin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luna is trying to break the clinch but SeungJin has him pressed against the cage. SeungJin misses with a hook to the ribs.
SeungJin lands with a light punch inside. Luna tries to pull guard but SeungJin forces him back to his feet, against the cage. SeungJin prevents Luna from breaking the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, SeungJin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# SeungJin throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna. A short uppercut from SeungJin. SeungJin swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it. SeungJin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from SeungJin. Luna is breathing heavily. SeungJin is struggling to control the position. Luna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good body shot from SeungJin.
Luna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables SeungJin to keep the fight standing. SeungJin lands a right hand. SeungJin lands a shoulder strike. SeungJin lands a big right hand that drops Luna! The killer instinct kicks in and SeungJin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by SeungJin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim SeungJin! After winning the bout, Kim SeungJin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1# SeungJin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davinci throws a body kick that misses enabling SeungJin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Davinci moves into range and clinches up with SeungJin. Davinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davinci unloads a knee to the mid-section. SeungJin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davinci. An uppercut to the body lands inside from SeungJin. Davinci looking to stall.
Davinci misses with a knee strike.
SeungJin scores with an uppercut up the middle. SeungJin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. SeungJin lands a hook that snaps the head of Davinci backwards. SeungJin tries to work over Davinci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Davinci tries to land a knee to the head but SeungJin blocks with his arms.
SeungJin lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. SeungJin is leaning against Davinci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. SeungJin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Davinci with a knee to the head.
SeungJin takes a knee to the side of the body. SeungJin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Davinci taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
SeungJin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davinci backwards. #ROC# Davinci is rocked! SeungJin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Davinci! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but SeungJin is unloading with more strikes now! Davinci drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim SeungJin!
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