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Event:
CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kitajima looking to score a takedown here. Stackhouse is defending well but Kitajima drives through and ends up in Stackhouse's guard.
Stackhouse controlling Kitajima's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kitajima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stackhouse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stackhouse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stackhouse! #REVB#
Stackhouse taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima is trying to improve his position.
Kitajima tries to control but Stackhouse manages to take his back.#T1#
Kitajima just trying to survive but Stackhouse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Kitajima right now.
Kitajima trying to get back to his feet but Stackhouse is in full control for now.
Kitajima rolls, trying to escape but Stackhouse keeps control of the position.
Kitajima is trying to get back to his feet but Stackhouse has full control of the position and if anything, Kitajima has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kitajima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Kitajima tries to escape but Stackhouse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stackhouse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stackhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitajima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Stackhouse is not going to allow Kitajima to sit and survive in this position.
Stackhouse controlling the position well here. Kitajima rolled but Stackhouse kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stackhouse avoiding Kitajima 's attempts to control his hands.
Stackhouse keeps control of the position as Kitajima tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitajima is working hard here to advance position.
Kitajima trying to control the hands but Stackhouse won't let him.
Kitajima is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Stackhouse might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holly Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Kitajima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kitajima is taking a breather. Stackhouse says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stackhouse wants to get back to full guard.
Holly Stackhouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stackhouse is refusing to be controlled, as Kitajima sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stackhouse wants to control but Kitajima is having none of it.#T1#
Kitajima looking to control but Stackhouse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kitajima is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Kitajima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stackhouse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stackhouse shrugs it off. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitajima avoids the attempt from Stackhouse to control.
Kitajima wants to control the pace but Stackhouse is squirming around nicely.
Stackhouse can't escape the position.
Stackhouse wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kitajima.
Kitajima trying to control but Stackhouse is having none of it. #T3#
Stackhouse is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Kitajima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stackhouse is now in Kitajima's guard. A big mistake from Kitajima there, giving up the dominant position!
Stackhouse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kitajima will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Stackhouse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stackhouse is continuing to stall.
Kitajima trying to keep a closed guard but Stackhouse is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kitajima wants to control the position but Stackhouse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitajima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yukihisa Kitajima dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kitajima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yukihisa Kitajima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitajima throws a push kick but Stackhouse slaps the foot to one side.
Stackhouse with the counter takedown but Kitajima avoids it easily.
Kitajima tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Stackhouse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kitajima!
Kitajima is trying to escape the position but Stackhouse is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima tries to bench press Stackhouse off him but Stackhouse keeps the position. #T1#
Kitajima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kitajima trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kitajima actively working from the bottom here.
Stackhouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kitajima is looking for a sweep. Stackhouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kitajima tries to kick Stackhouse off in order to stand up. Stackhouse Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kitajima looks to move to half guard but instead Stackhouse has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitajima wants to control but Stackhouse is having none of it.
Kitajima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stackhouse controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Kitajima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kitajima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kitajima is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kitajima looking for subs from the bottom but Stackhouse mounts him!
Stackhouse content just to control the position here.
Kitajima is trying to escape the mount.
Kitajima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stackhouse content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stackhouse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kitajima to take his back!
Kitajima trying to control the hands but Stackhouse won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holly Stackhouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holly Stackhouse!
As Holly Stackhouse got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: FEED.
ME.
A.
LARGER.
AMOUNT.'.
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Event:
CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kalasznikov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kitajima breaks from the clinch.
Kitajima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Kitajima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalasznikov tries to clinch there but Kitajima circles away.
#CL2#
Kitajima closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kitajima jumps guard and drags Kalasznikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Kitajima pushes Kalasznikov off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalasznikov is defended easily by Kitajima.
Kitajima shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalasznikov sprawls well. He's pushed Kitajima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kitajima shoots in but Kalasznikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kitajima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1##CL#
Kalasznikov instigates a clinch.
Kalasznikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kitajima blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalasznikov taking a breather.#BC2#
Kitajima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kalasznikov moves into range and clinches up with Kitajima.
Kitajima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalasznikov avoids it.
Kalasznikov gets underhooks to prevent Kitajima's takedown attempt.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukihisa Kitajima.#BC2#
Kitajima manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kitajima with that takedown attempt.
Kalasznikov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kalasznikov has closed the distance and engaged Kitajima in a clinch.
#T2#
Kitajima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kitajima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalasznikov up against the cage.
Kitajima avoiding damage as Kalasznikov throws knees to the body.
Kalasznikov has Kitajima pressed against the cage.
Kitajima tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalasznikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kitajima avoiding damage.
Kalasznikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kitajima after a bit of a struggle.
Kalasznikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kitajima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalasznikov's efforts to push away.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Kitajima.
Kitajima prevents Kalasznikov from breaking the clinch.
Kitajima misses with a body punch.
Kalasznikov leaning against his opponent.
Kitajima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalasznikov smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kitajima.
Kalasznikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitajima.#CL#
Kalasznikov forces Kitajima back against the cage and clinches.
Kitajima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalasznikov looking for a takedown.
Kalasznikov stalling the fight.
#T4#
Kalasznikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kitajima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kalasznikov clinches.
Kitajima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalasznikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Kalasznikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kalasznikov stops a takedown attempt from Kitajima.
Kalasznikov lands an uppercut.
Kitajima goes for a takedown attempt but Kalasznikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kitajima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitajima tries to clinch but Kalasznikov moves out of range.
As Kitajima backs away, Kalasznikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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 AK Kalasznikov will probably get the nod.
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#
Kalasznikov throws a nice looking combination but Kitajima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AK Kalasznikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitajima tries to clinch there but Kalasznikov circles away.
Kalasznikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kitajima swivels and escapes.
Kalasznikov sets himself, and Kitajima steps forward looking for the clinch! Kalasznikov avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Kalasznikov. #CL2#
Kitajima has closed the distance and engaged Kalasznikov in a clinch.
Kalasznikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kitajima is looking for a takedown.
Kalasznikov has had enough of the clinch but Kitajima keeps him there for the moment.
Kalasznikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kitajima walks away with a smile on his face. Kalasznikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima shoots and misses
letting Kalasznikov counter with a right hand.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukihisa Kitajima.#CL2#
Kitajima takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalasznikov tries to work over Kitajima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kalasznikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kitajima up against the cage.#BC2#
Kitajima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitajima swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalasznikov.
Kitajima swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitajima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalasznikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalasznikov.
Kitajima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kalasznikov blocks it well.
Kalasznikov tries to clinch but Kitajima is having none of it.
Kalasznikov sets himself, and Kitajima steps forward looking for the clinch! Kalasznikov avoids it this time.
Kalasznikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitajima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kitajima.
Kitajima tries to clinch but Kalasznikov moves out of range.
Kalasznikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kitajima swivels and escapes.
Kitajima avoids the head kick by Kalasznikov.
Kitajima wants to clinch up but Kalasznikov keeps it at a distance.
Kalasznikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kitajima clinches. #BC2#
Kitajima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalasznikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitajima.
AK Kalasznikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kitajima or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalasznikov, which made it look bad. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Kitajima. No joy for Kalasznikov on that attempt. #CL#
Kalasznikov clinches with his opponent.
Kalasznikov is pressed up against the cage. Kitajima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalasznikov down to the mat. Kalasznikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalasznikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kitajima is fending him off so far but Kalasznikov persists. Nope, Kitajima circles away and we're back to standing.
Kitajima shoots in for a takedown but Kalasznikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kitajima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalasznikov pinned against the cage. Kalasznikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalasznikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitajima is breathing heavily.
Kalasznikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kitajima tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalasznikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL#
Kalasznikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitajima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kitajima is pressed up against the cage. Kalasznikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kitajima down to the mat. Kitajima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kitajima throws a head kick but Kalasznikov moves out of range.
Kitajima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalasznikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitajima as he avoids it easily.
Kitajima throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like AK Kalasznikov has been cut.
Kalasznikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Kitajima. #CL#
Kalasznikov has closed the distance and engaged Kitajima in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalasznikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kitajima to keep the fight standing.
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 AK Kalasznikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AK Kalasznikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kitajima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalasznikov defends it nicely.
Kitajima shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalasznikov tries to sprawl out of it but Kitajima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalasznikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalasznikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalasznikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kitajima darts in and clinches Kalasznikov up against the cage.
Kitajima is struggling to control the position.
Kitajima is looking for a takedown.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukihisa Kitajima.
Kitajima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalasznikov's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kitajima tries to pull guard but Kalasznikov won't allow it.
Kitajima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalasznikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kitajima looking for a takedown.
Kitajima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitajima managing to block the knees to the body from Kalasznikov.
Kitajima fails to pull guard.
Kalasznikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalasznikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitajima won't allow it.
Kitajima prevents the takedown attempt.
Kitajima prevents Kalasznikov from breaking the clinch.
Kalasznikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kitajima prevents it.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalasznikov is trying to pull guard but Kitajima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kalasznikov pulls guard successfully.
Kitajima prevents Kalasznikov from getting back to his feet.
Kitajima stopping the sweep attempt from Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov is trying to control the position but Kitajima postures up.
Kalasznikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kitajima stopping the sweep attempt from Kalasznikov.
Kitajima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalasznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Kitajima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kalasznikov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalasznikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kitajima.
Kalasznikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalasznikov is looking to control Kitajima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalasznikov avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kalasznikov clinches up with Kitajima and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalasznikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitajima tries for a takedown but Kalasznikov manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitajima. #BC2#
Kitajima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalasznikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kitajima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalasznikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kitajima tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalasznikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kitajima has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalasznikov tries to land a front kick but Kitajima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalasznikov is defended easily by Kitajima.
And that's the end of the fight!
AK Kalasznikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalasznikov, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AK Kalasznikov!
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Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kitajima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kitajima wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kitajima or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalasznikov, which made it look bad.
Kalasznikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitajima pinned against the cage. Kitajima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kalasznikov rushes Kitajima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kitajima breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalasznikov but Kalasznikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitajima looks for a takedown but Kalasznikov sprawls well.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukihisa Kitajima.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kalasznikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitajima tries to pull guard but Kalasznikov won't allow it.
Kitajima trying to land knees to the body.
Kitajima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitajima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Kitajima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kitajima prevents Kalasznikov from breaking the clinch.
Kitajima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of stalling here from Kalasznikov.
#T2#
Kitajima tries to pull guard but Kalasznikov won't allow it.
Kitajima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalasznikov smiles and moves away.
Kalasznikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalasznikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kitajima sprawls well. Kitajima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalasznikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitajima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kitajima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalasznikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitajima has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kalasznikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kitajima tries to pull guard but Kalasznikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitajima drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Kalasznikov jumps guard.
Kalasznikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kitajima being controlled here momentarily.
Kalasznikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kitajima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalasznikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kitajima is now in half guard.
Kalasznikov wants to control but Kitajima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kitajima blocks the strikes from Kalasznikov.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitajima blocks the strikes from Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov trying to hold on to Kitajima's head to control him but Kitajima postures up.
#SUB2#
Kalasznikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kitajima.
Kitajima is just content to waste time from the top position. Kalasznikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitajima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Kalasznikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kalasznikov tries to clinch there but Kitajima circles away.
Kalasznikov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kitajima counter with a right hand.
Kitajima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Kitajima with that takedown attempt.
Kalasznikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like AK Kalasznikov has been cut.#CL2#
Kalasznikov gets tackled into the cage by Kitajima. Kitajima maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitajima tries to pull guard but Kalasznikov won't allow it.
Kalasznikov gets underhooks to prevent Kitajima's takedown attempt.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukihisa Kitajima.
Kalasznikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitajima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalasznikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitajima won't allow it.
#T1#
Kitajima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalasznikov prevents it.
Kitajima tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalasznikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kitajima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitajima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalasznikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalasznikov attempts a counter takedown but Kitajima avoids it well and moves away.
Kitajima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitajima but Kitajima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitajima as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Kitajima clinches. #T2#
Kalasznikov is trying to pull guard but Kitajima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalasznikov is working for takedown but Kitajima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kitajima has Kalasznikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalasznikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kitajima looking to throw knees to the head but Kalasznikov is blocking nicely.
Kalasznikov letting Kitajima take a breather here.
Kitajima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalasznikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalasznikov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kitajima is defending well.#BC2#
Kitajima breaks from the clinch.
AK Kalasznikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitajima stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalasznikov. Kalasznikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitajima wants to counter with a clinch but Kalasznikov pushes him away.
Kitajima loads up on a big right hand but Kalasznikov slips the punch.#T3#
Kitajima shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalasznikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitajima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalasznikov shoots in and drives through. Kitajima sprawls well.
Kalasznikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitajima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalasznikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitajima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitajima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalasznikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Kitajima has closed the distance and engaged Kalasznikov in a clinch.
Kitajima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitajima jumps guard but Kalasznikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kitajima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kitajima has Kalasznikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalasznikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kitajima avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Kalasznikov goes for a takedown attempt but Kitajima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalasznikov blocks the body kick.
Kalasznikov shoots in but Kitajima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalasznikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kitajima stuffs the takedown.
Kalasznikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kitajima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitajima circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kalasznikov has closed the distance and engaged Kitajima in a clinch.
Kalasznikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yukihisa Kitajima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AK Kalasznikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kalasznikov looks to land a combination. Kitajima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kalasznikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitajima.
Kalasznikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitajima sprawls well. He's pushed Kalasznikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Kitajima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kalasznikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kitajima is in Kalasznikov's guard.#ES#
Kalasznikov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kitajima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalasznikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitajima tries to sprawl out of it but Kalasznikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitajima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Kitajima clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Kitajima is struggling to control the position.
Kitajima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalasznikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalasznikov is pressed up against the cage. Kitajima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalasznikov down to the mat. Kalasznikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalasznikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kalasznikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kitajima is fending him off so far but Kalasznikov persists. Nope, Kitajima circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AK Kalasznikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kitajima. No joy for Kalasznikov on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kitajima moves into range and clinches up with Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitajima won't allow it.
Yukihisa Kitajima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Kitajima has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kalasznikov uses from the top position.
Kitajima is trying to keep Kalasznikov in close.
#T2#
Kalasznikov preventing the sweep.
Kitajima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kitajima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kitajima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Kalasznikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kitajima, up you get!
Kitajima fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kalasznikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kalasznikov dives in and grabs Kitajima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitajima pushes down on Kalasznikov's head and hops out.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitajima as he avoids it easily.
Kitajima wants to counter the offense by Kalasznikov and move into the clinch position.
Kitajima misses with a takedown attempt - Kalasznikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kitajima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalasznikov looks for a takedown but Kitajima sprawls well.
Kalasznikov blocks a jab.#T4#
Kalasznikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitajima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalasznikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitajima throws a head kick that half lands.
Kitajima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalasznikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalasznikov shoots in and drives through. Kitajima sprawls well.
Kalasznikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kitajima tries to avoid it but Kalasznikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kitajima to the ground. Kitajima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalasznikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kitajima.
Kitajima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitajima moves out of range as Kalasznikov throws a body kick.
Kitajima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalasznikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitajima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalasznikov avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalasznikov misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yukihisa Kitajima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitajima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yukihisa Kitajima!
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