Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Cranio. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Cranio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cranio.
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
and Cranio counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio sizes up Kitsuragi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cranio misses with a straight left.
Cranio lands with a right hand.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cranio lands with a shot to the body.
Cranio slips a jab from Kitsuragi .#T1#
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
A combination from Cranio does no damage.
Cranio misses with a hook.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Cranio misses the shot to the body.
Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Cranio lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cranio misses with a double jab
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranio.#T2#
Cranio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Cranio.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitsuragi .
Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Cranio misses with a wild combination.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Kitsuragi lands but Cranio takes it in his stride. #T3#
Good exchange - Cranio coming out on top.
Kitsuragi with a hook.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kitsuragi motions for Cranio to come forward. Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi moves forwards but Cranio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cranio punishes Kitsuragi 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kitsuragi does it's job there.
Cranio jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cranio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kitsuragi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Cranio was well out of range.
Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but Cranio moved away.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitsuragi has time to react.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Cranio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranio's hands.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio tests Kitsuragi 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi '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#
Cranio looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Cranio pushes him away.
Kitsuragi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kitsuragi coming out on top.
Cranio scores with a punch to the head.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Cranio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Cranio pushes him away.
Cranio misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kitsuragi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cranio has got the better of the exchanges.
Cranio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kitsuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.#T1#
Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitsuragi at a distance.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cranio blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Cranio.
A punch lands to the side of Cranio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cranio scores with a jab to the body.
Cranio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitsuragi .
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
A head kick misses from Kitsuragi .
Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cranio. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Cranio moves out of range easily. #KD#
Cranio lands a left and a right that send Kitsuragi crashing to the mat, dazed. Cranio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cranio.
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cranio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Cranio slips under a jab.
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Cranio.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cranio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Cranio.
Kitsuragi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cranio is out of range.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitsuragi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio misses with a hook.#T4#
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Cranio lands a nice hook to Kitsuragi 's body. Kitsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Kitsuragi tenderised Cranio's leg. Cranio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi thuds a left hand into Cranio's body.
Kitsuragi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Cranio misses.
Kitsuragi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cranio. That did some damage!
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Cranio blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitsuragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Cranio throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but Cranio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cranio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio throws a combination. Kitsuragi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Cranio.
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!
Cranio blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Cranio scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Cranio was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick as Cranio jumps back.
Quebra Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the temple. Cranio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but Kitsuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranio lands with an overhand left.
Cranio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
A lazy body kick from Kitsuragi
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Kitsuragi is rocked!
Kitsuragi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitsuragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranio finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi lands a really nice looking cross but Cranio seems unphased. #T2#
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Cranio cracks Kitsuragi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kitsuragi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cranio finish him?
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Cranio throws an overhand right that drops Kitsuragi like a sack of potatoes! Cranio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C235: Ji Woo vs Myers
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Kitsuragi looks to clinch
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Wilson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitsuragi throws out the jab.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitsuragi tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi misses the body punch
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Kitsuragi 's knee.
Wilson blocks a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson. #TD2#
Kitsuragi pulls Wilson into guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to hold Wilson in close to prevent damage but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kitsuragi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2#
Kitsuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kitsuragi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kitsuragi does it's job there.
Kitsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
A low kick from Kitsuragi misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson slips under a jab from Kitsuragi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsuragi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
Wilson blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Kitsuragi tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitsuragi thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Wilson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it. #TD2#
Kitsuragi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kitsuragi looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily. #SUB2#
Kitsuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kitsuragi working for submissions but it's allowed Wilson to get to half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kitsuragi avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Kitsuragi slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
Kitsuragi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice head shot.
Kitsuragi connects with a high kick.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kitsuragi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitsuragi scrambles back to his feet.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Kitsuragi .
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Wilson drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Wilson tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitsuragi .
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards. #TD2#
Kitsuragi pulls guard.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson continues to stall.#T2#
Wilson is pushing down on Kitsuragi 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kitsuragi is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kitsuragi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilson manages to pass to mount!
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitsuragi on the ground.
Kitsuragi tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Kitsuragi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kitsuragi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wilson has taken his back.
Wilson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3#
Kitsuragi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Wilson.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitsuragi trying to control the position but Wilson manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilson controls the action.
Wilson not allowing Kitsuragi to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it. #CL#
Kushnirov gets a clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kushnirov moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.#CL#
Kushnirov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kitsuragi gets tackled into the cage by Kushnirov. Kushnirov maintains the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .#T1#
Kushnirov tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi is looking for the big counter here.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi jabs Kushnirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitsuragi swinging wildly here.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses. #T2##CL#
Kushnirov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Kushnirov saw that one coming.#CL#
Kushnirov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kushnirov walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kushnirov moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Kushnirov throws out a leg kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range and Kushnirov only half commits.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kitsuragi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi lands an overhand right.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kushnirov rushes Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kitsuragi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.#CL#
Kushnirov clinches up with Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Kushnirov. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kushnirov forces Kitsuragi back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kushnirov working aggressively here.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kushnirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kushnirov walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kushnirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kushnirov wants to clinch but Kitsuragi slips to the side
and Kitsuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kushnirov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitsuragi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Kitsuragi thows a body kick. Kushnirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitsuragi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Kitsuragi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
Kushnirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kushnirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away. #T3#
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Kitsuragi catches Kushnirov right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kushnirov closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitsuragi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilya Kushnirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kushnirov. #T4#
Kitsuragi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kushnirov or not.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand.
Kushnirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the head.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kitsuragi . Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov tries to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitsuragi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kushnirov blocking some punches.
A short right from Kushnirov on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov gets through Kitsuragi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kushnirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitsuragi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kushnirov's head.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushnirov is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.#T1#
Kitsuragi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kushnirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitsuragi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kushnirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice head shot.
Kitsuragi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kushnirov under the eye.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Kitsuragi . Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.#T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Kitsuragi there.
Kushnirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kushnirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitsuragi tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kushnirov has Kitsuragi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kitsuragi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kushnirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov wants to clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Kitsuragi coming out on top.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to the head.
Kushnirov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushnirov wants to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kushnirov moves into the clinch.
Kushnirov working aggressively here.
Kitsuragi is leaning against Kushnirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kitsuragi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
A very excited looking Kim Kitsuragi 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.

Event: C221: Kahn vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azul.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi throws out a loose jab but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitsuragi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Azul down.
Kitsuragi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azul.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kitsuragi - that will leave a mark!
Azul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitsuragi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azul swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Azul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kitsuragi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azul on the side of the head.
Azul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Azul.
Nice jab there from Azul.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azul misses with a double jab
and Kitsuragi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitsuragi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitsuragi connects with a body shot that sends Azul's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Azul.
As Azul backs off Kitsuragi throws a huge counter combo but Azul manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Azul moved out of range.
Kitsuragi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azul.
Kitsuragi with a nice cross.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that Azul ducks under and follows up with a left that Azul also avoids with ease.
Kitsuragi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Azul blocks it.
Azul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitsuragi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azul misses with a leg kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Azul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Azul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azul misses with a body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Donk. Kitsuragi catches Azul right on the button with a cross.
Kitsuragi lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Azul instigates a clinch.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kitsuragi .
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a hook that snaps the head of Azul backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch.
Kitsuragi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kitsuragi tries to throw a body punch but Azul avoids it by throwing Kitsuragi back against the cage.
A short right from Kitsuragi on the inside.
Kitsuragi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Kitsuragi gets through Azul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Kitsuragi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kitsuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Azul's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Kitsuragi scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azul's hands.
Kitsuragi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azul can pounce on him.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Azul.
Kitsuragi scores with the left hand. Azul knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Azul's head but Azul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azul is looking to score with low kicks.
Azul misses with a straight left.
Azul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick that knocks Azul off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
That's time! Azul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Azul does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kitsuragi looks to move away, Azul throws a big counter combo but Kitsuragi just gets out of the way.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Azul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
Azul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Kitsuragi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azul doesn't seem bothered though.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitsuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azul.
Kitsuragi works the jab nicely.
Azul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Azul misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Azul misses with a low kick.
Kitsuragi throws a counter combo.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azul walks into a jab.
Kitsuragi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kitsuragi lands a body shot.
Donk. Kitsuragi catches Azul right on the button with a cross.
Kitsuragi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Azul is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
Kitsuragi punishes Azul's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Azul was well out of range.
Kitsuragi jabs Azul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitsuragi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Azul drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi gets through Azul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azul.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azul backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kitsuragi .
Good body shot from Kitsuragi .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Azul.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitsuragi .
Azul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitsuragi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Azul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow. #TD2#
Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard.
Kitsuragi pulls Azul in close to prevent any damage.
Azul with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kitsuragi has his hands on Azul's head, controlling the position.
Kitsuragi controls Azul momentarily but Azul frees himself.
Azul landing with the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azul walks into a left hand.
Azul moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Azul drops his hands momentarily and Kitsuragi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Azul moved out of range.
It looked like Azul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azul misses the target.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kitsuragi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand
and Azul counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi lands with a cross.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut
and Azul counters with a left to the body.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azul ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Kitsuragi . Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Azul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitsuragi .
Azul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azul manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azul at a distance. #T1#
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Azul shoots in and drives through. Kitsuragi sprawls well.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Azul's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitsuragi .
Decent striking displayed by Kitsuragi there.
Azul throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Azul throws a solid leg kick but Kitsuragi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azul.
Kitsuragi lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Azul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitsuragi lunges at Azul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azul's hand.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook.
Azul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Azul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Azul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azul takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kitsuragi .
Azul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitsuragi cracks a nice hook into Azul's ribs.
Azul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Azul's ribs.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Azul with an uppercut!#TD#
Azul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kitsuragi did well to prevent Azul getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi is looking to control Azul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kitsuragi avoid being mounted?
Kitsuragi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Kitsuragi controlling the position.
Azul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azul looking to pass the guard.
Azul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fiore Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitsuragi pulls Azul in close to prevent any damage.
Azul postures up in Kitsuragi 's guard and throws a big left but Kitsuragi blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kitsuragi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
After winning the bout, Kim Kitsuragi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kitsuragi doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kitsuragi to the mat! Kitsuragi manages to get full guard.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kitsuragi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura.
Our spies down at at Rocket's Gentlemens Club inform us that Kitsuragi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kitsuragi keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #T1#
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kitsuragi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kitsuragi is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Kitsuragi finds it's target.#T2#
Kitsuragi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Kitsuragi 's body. Kitsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Kitsuragi is quick to defend against it.
Kitsuragi connects with a body shot.
Kitsuragi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakamura defending well as Kitsuragi loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Kitsuragi dodges it nicely.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kitsuragi ?
Kitsuragi is squirming around, avoiding Nakamura's attempts to control the action.
Kitsuragi wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Nakamura lands a big elbow.
Nakamura with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakamura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Kitsuragi is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kitsuragi ?
Nakamura throws some wild stikes that Kitsuragi manages to avoid easily.
Nakamura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kitsuragi gets back to half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but Kitsuragi defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura lands a jab to Kitsuragi 's midsection.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitsuragi misses.
Nakamura works the jab nicely.
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Kitsuragi motions for Nakamura to come forward. Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitsuragi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Kitsuragi . #T1#
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi working aggressively here.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Kitsuragi controls the action.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands a left hand.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi thumps Nakamura with a low kick.#T2#
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nice uppercut there from Kitsuragi .
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kitsuragi sprawls and moves away.
Kitsuragi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Kitsuragi needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Kitsuragi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Kitsuragi .#TD#
Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown into Kitsuragi 's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Kitsuragi managing to control the position.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kitsuragi is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kitsuragi is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura is in close to Kitsuragi 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitsuragi thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Kitsuragi fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura postures up in Kitsuragi 's guard and throws a big left but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Kitsuragi keeps moving.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura distracts Kitsuragi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Kitsuragi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kitsuragi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura postures up in Kitsuragi 's guard and throws a big left but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Kitsuragi is keeping the position.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Kitsuragi avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kitsuragi ! #T3#
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kitsuragi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Nakamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to score with some ground and pound. Kitsuragi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kitsuragi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitsuragi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T4#
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kitsuragi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Nakamura crashes against the mat.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is staying tight to Kitsuragi 's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Kitsuragi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice strike.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kitsuragi backs up against the cage.
Kitsuragi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kitsuragi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kitsuragi sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kitsuragi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitsuragi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi connects with the punch.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kitsuragi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitsuragi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kitsuragi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Kitsuragi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitsuragi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitsuragi .
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant tries to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a right hand to the body.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Kitsuragi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kitsuragi misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi with a nice calf kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kitsuragi punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitsuragi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant. #T4#
Kitsuragi works the jab nicely.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi scores with a head kick.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
That's time! Kitsuragi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitsuragi as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick from Kitsuragi , right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitsuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kitsuragi with a jab.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bryant throws a leg kick which misses Kitsuragi 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kitsuragi tries to avoid it.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kitsuragi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kitsuragi looks to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Kitsuragi backpedaling.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kitsuragi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bryant avoided it.
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitsuragi throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Bryant. #T2#
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitsuragi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitsuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi misses with the combination.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kitsuragi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
Bryant throws a fast counter high kick but Kitsuragi manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Bryant lands with an overhand left.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Kitsuragi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Bryant down.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsuragi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Kitsuragi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi blocks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bryant drives through with a takedown into Kitsuragi 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryant wants to stand but Kitsuragi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Kitsuragi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bryant wants to control from the top but Kitsuragi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Kitsuragi misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitsuragi .
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kitsuragi pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Kitsuragi won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi sets himself, and Bryant steps forward looking for the clinch! Kitsuragi avoids it this time.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kitsuragi backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Kitsuragi forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitsuragi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kitsuragi lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant jumps guard but Kitsuragi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Kitsuragi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryant drops back down to his feet.
Kim Kitsuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant jumps guard but Kitsuragi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kitsuragi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Bryant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kitsuragi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitsuragi , 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Kim Kitsuragi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Kitsuragi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitsuragi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Kitsuragi settles back down.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Kitsuragi cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitsuragi .
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a quick counter head kick but Kitsuragi was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Good leg kick by Kitsuragi .
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Kitsuragi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is trying to push Kitsuragi away but Kitsuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Kitsuragi tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie digs a good hook to Kitsuragi 's body.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.#T3##CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Kitsuragi is controlling the position.
Gracie tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kitsuragi responds with a good body kick, but Gracie manages to step out the way in time.
Donk. Gracie catches Kitsuragi right on the button with a cross.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holden Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Gracie.
A lazy left from Kitsuragi finds it's target.
Kitsuragi blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kitsuragi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie feints a jab promting Kitsuragi to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kitsuragi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Gracie lands a high kick!
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitsuragi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitsuragi . Kitsuragi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitsuragi can pounce on him.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Kitsuragi coming out on top.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsuragi moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitsuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Kitsuragi dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Kitsuragi wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitsuragi doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Kitsuragi 's head back.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Kitsuragi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kitsuragi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kitsuragi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitsuragi .
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitsuragi .
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitsuragi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie stalks Kitsuragi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kitsuragi 's face. Kitsuragi staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie digs a good body shot into Kitsuragi 's ribs.#T1#
Kitsuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Kitsuragi scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kitsuragi walks into a jab.
Kitsuragi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitsuragi misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie tests Kitsuragi 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie clobbers Kitsuragi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kitsuragi tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Kitsuragi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Kitsuragi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsuragi cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.#T4#
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Kitsuragi working aggressively here.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holden Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Kitsuragi .
Still in the clinch, Kitsuragi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand.
Kitsuragi working aggressively here.
Kitsuragi has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A short right from Kitsuragi on the inside.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie!

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Giovanni avoids the head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Giovanni.
A nice leg kick from Giovanni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giovanni works Kitsuragi 's body with a nice hook.
Giovanni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a combination
letting Giovanni counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsuragi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovanni counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi lands with a good body shot.
Giovanni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kitsuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Kitsuragi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giovanni.
Giovanni looks to throw a body kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kitsuragi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Giovanni - the referee stops the clock and Kitsuragi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Giovanni. Kitsuragi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick, looking for Giovanni's leg but Giovanni calmly moves out of range.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Giovanni gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Giovanni connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Giovanni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovanni misses with a low kick.
Kitsuragi checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice combination. Giovanni backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giovanni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Giovanni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giovanni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giovanni thows a body kick. Kitsuragi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick from Giovanni.#CL2#
Giovanni forces Kitsuragi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Kitsuragi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitsuragi blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Giovanni
and Kitsuragi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A good leg kick by Giovanni.
Giovanni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giovanni tries to clinch there but Kitsuragi circles away. #T3#
Kitsuragi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Giovanni both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitsuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giovanni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giovanni connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Giovanni.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Giovanni throws out a loose jab but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giovanni scores with a hook to the body. Kitsuragi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild combination. #T4#
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kitsuragi .
Giovanni throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Kitsuragi , right into the meat of the thigh.
Giovanni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
A low kick from Giovanni misses
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitsuragi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
Giovanni misses with a kick to the body.
Giovanni wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonny Giovanni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Giovanni throws a push kick but Kitsuragi slaps the foot to one side.
Kitsuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni defending well as Kitsuragi loads up on a big left hand.
Giovanni throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi throws a quick counter head kick but Giovanni was just out of range.
Giovanni tries to work over Kitsuragi 's front leg with a kick but Kitsuragi checks it.
Giovanni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Giovanni looks to land a body kick but Kitsuragi moved away.
It looked like Kitsuragi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giovanni.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Giovanni.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi lunges at Giovanni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giovanni's hand.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Kitsuragi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Giovanni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##CL2#
Giovanni has managed to clinch.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitsuragi 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Giovanni tries to break free but Kitsuragi pushes him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi fails to pull guard.
Kitsuragi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Kitsuragi manages to pull guard.
Giovanni wants to stand but Kitsuragi is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Kitsuragi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Giovanni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kitsuragi 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giovanni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kitsuragi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Kitsuragi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giovanni doesn't seem phased though.
Kitsuragi keeps Giovanni at a distance using the push kick.
Giovanni stuns Kitsuragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Giovanni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kitsuragi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Giovanni.
A jab from Giovanni misses. #T3#
Kitsuragi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitsuragi blocks the body kick.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Giovanni avoided it.
Kitsuragi ducks right into an uppercut from Giovanni. #KD2#
Giovanni drops Kitsuragi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kitsuragi looks back up at him and smiles so Giovanni waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Kitsuragi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovanni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Oh Kitsuragi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giovanni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kitsuragi seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Giovanni lands a big right hand that sends Kitsuragi crashing to the mat! Giovanni stays standing though and waves Kitsuragi back to his feet!
Giovanni thumps Kitsuragi with a low kick.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giovanni misses with a low kick.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Giovanni's head but Giovanni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giovanni just misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi throws a big counter combination but Giovanni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Giovanni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Giovanni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitsuragi .
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giovanni misses with the body kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a stiff right hand.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
As Giovanni backs away, Kitsuragi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Giovanni throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a three punch combo that has Giovanni backing up. Giovanni nods at Kitsuragi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kitsuragi staying out of range there.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Giovanni.
Giovanni is looking to chop away at Kitsuragi 's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Giovanni has knocked Kitsuragi down with a huge combo! Giovanni steps away and waves a wobbly Kitsuragi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Giovanni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Giovanni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Giovanni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Giovanni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi lands with a cross.
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Giovanni slaps the foot to one side.
Giovanni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitsuragi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kitsuragi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kitsuragi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Giovanni has knocked Kitsuragi down with a huge combo! Giovanni steps away and waves a wobbly Kitsuragi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi stalks Giovanni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Giovanni's face. Giovanni staggers backwards, shaken.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Giovanni missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Giovanni lands a big uppercut and Kitsuragi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kitsuragi looks OK. Giovanni waves Kitsuragi back to his feet!
Giovanni misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Giovanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Giovanni wants to clinch.
Giovanni misses with a leg kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Giovanni's knee momentarily.
Kitsuragi defending well as Giovanni loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Giovanni's shoulder, as Giovanni tries to avoid the shot.
Giovanni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giovanni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giovanni.
Kitsuragi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitsuragi defending well as Giovanni loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kitsuragi connects with a body shot that sends Giovanni's belly button to the back.
Giovanni throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi checks it.
Giovanni lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovanni lands with a good body shot.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitsuragi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giovanni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Giovanni clinches.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Giovanni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Giovanni.#KD2#
Giovanni lands a big head kick that sends Kitsuragi tumbling to the mat! Giovanni takes a step backwards and waves Kitsuragi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Kim Kitsuragi 's cut is getting worse.
Kitsuragi loses concentration momentarily and Giovanni pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kitsuragi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Giovanni finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Giovanni!
A relieved looking Sonny Giovanni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.#CL2#
Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broderick cracks Kitsuragi with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard.
Broderick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broderick controls the pace.#T1#
Kitsuragi is trying to keep Broderick in close.
Broderick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broderick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kitsuragi is controlling Broderick 's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broderick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a right and a left that Broderick avoids nicely.
Broderick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitsuragi takes a step back to recover.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broderick dodges the punch combination from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Broderick slaps the foot to one side.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Broderick avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Broderick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Broderick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kitsuragi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Broderick avoids it.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .#CL2#
Broderick takes the fight into the clinch.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitsuragi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kitsuragi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Broderick checks a leg kick.
Broderick throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking for a counter combo.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Broderick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Broderick .
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Broderick thows a body kick. Kitsuragi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broderick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Broderick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Broderick scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi is looking to slow Broderick down with leg kicks.
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Broderick is looking for the big counter here.
Broderick scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitsuragi should have avoided that one. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Broderick scores with a hook.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .
A low kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
As Broderick looks to move away, Kitsuragi throws a big counter combo but Broderick just gets out of the way.
Kitsuragi moves forwards but Broderick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Broderick scores with a jab. Kitsuragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broderick misses with a straight right. #T3#
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Broderick throws a shot to the body.
Broderick throws a body punch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Broderick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitsuragi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitsuragi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Broderick blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Broderick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi checks a low kick from Broderick .
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick .
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Broderick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Broderick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Broderick looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Broderick takes a step back to recover.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick misses with a hook to the body
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Kitsuragi sees coming a mile off.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Broderick backs up against the cage.
Kitsuragi digs a good hook to Broderick 's body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to the nose.
Broderick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries to work over Broderick 's front leg with a kick but Broderick checks it. #T1#
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Broderick .
That kick from Broderick tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitsuragi under the eye.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Broderick throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Broderick thows a leg kick but Kitsuragi checks it
and Kitsuragi counters with a big head kick but Broderick shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitsuragi .
Broderick slips under a jab.
Broderick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Kitsuragi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Broderick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Broderick misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kitsuragi cracks Broderick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Broderick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Broderick lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broderick takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitsuragi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broderick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
A head kick by Broderick misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kitsuragi gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kitsuragi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitsuragi cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diesel just leaning against Kitsuragi , taking a breather.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsuragi tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Kitsuragi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Kitsuragi is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitsuragi .#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Kitsuragi jumps guard. #SUB#
Kitsuragi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard! #T2#
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Kitsuragi wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kitsuragi finds it's target.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Kitsuragi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Diesel to the floor! Kitsuragi dives in looking for the finish!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kitsuragi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Kitsuragi 's ribs.
Kitsuragi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Diesel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitsuragi s head.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.
Kitsuragi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kitsuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage, preventing Kitsuragi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kitsuragi . #BC#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Diesel in the body.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him away.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kitsuragi .
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi blocking some punches.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Kitsuragi working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
A good leg kick by Kitsuragi . #CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Kitsuragi 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kitsuragi back into the cage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kitsuragi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head. #BC#
Kitsuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch. #T3#
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel working Kitsuragi over with knees to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Diesel works on Kitsuragi 's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye. #T4#
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kitsuragi avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kitsuragi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitsuragi .
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kitsuragi .
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitsuragi dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Kitsuragi .
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kitsuragi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitsuragi .
Adam throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adam.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kitsuragi back to the cage. Adam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Kitsuragi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.#T1#
Kitsuragi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam lands a nice hook to Kitsuragi 's body. Kitsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Kitsuragi .
Adam lands with a right hand.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Kitsuragi throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
Adam misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kitsuragi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Adam misses.
Kitsuragi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam lands a body shot.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kitsuragi 's belly button to the back.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi . #T3#
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam lands with a straight right. Kitsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Adam lands a jab.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adam misses with a looping left.
Kitsuragi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Adam moves out of range. #TD#
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Kitsuragi 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi managing to control the position.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Kitsuragi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kitsuragi controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Kitsuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam with a nice cross.
Adam misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Adam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitsuragi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adam trying to control the position but Kitsuragi is working away.
Kitsuragi is looking for a sweep.
Kitsuragi dodges the ground and pound from Adam.#SUB#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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.#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kitsuragi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kitsuragi taking a bit of punishment here - Adam scoring with strikes.
Adam trying to control the position but Kitsuragi is working away.
Kitsuragi is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #T3#
Kitsuragi regains half guard, as Adam was trying to land strikes.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kitsuragi trying to control here. #SUB#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Kitsuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kitsuragi won't allow Adam to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitsuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adam in particular looking to stall.
Adam is trying to control. Kitsuragi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kitsuragi to the ground. Adam is now in Kitsuragi 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam feints a jab promting Kitsuragi to slip. Adam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kitsuragi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kitsuragi throws an off balance right hand
and Adam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Adam slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Kitsuragi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kitsuragi .
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitsuragi momentarily.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam lands with a cross.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kitsuragi throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
No joy there for Kitsuragi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam with a nice cross.
Kitsuragi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Adam misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely.
Kitsuragi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Adam. #T3#
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Adam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitsuragi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adam is in Kitsuragi 's guard.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kitsuragi is keeping the position.
Adam working some strikes from top position.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kitsuragi is retaining full guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to control the position but Adam postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adam stacks Kitsuragi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adam!
Kitsuragi is trying to work for a sweep but Adam has mounted him!
Adam controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BB 82 - Adam vs Nakagawa
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1#
Kururugi scores with a jab to the body.
Kururugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kururugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitsuragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Kururugi slips the punch.
Kururugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kururugi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kitsuragi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kururugi scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Kururugi's head but Kururugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi lands with a cross.
Kururugi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kururugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kururugi moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Kururugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kururugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suzaku Kururugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kururugi scores with a hook.
Kururugi throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kururugi has managed to clinch.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kururugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kururugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Kururugi's head.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi digs a right hand underneath Kururugi's ribcage. Kururugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Kururugi's defenses.
Kururugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kururugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kururugi throws a series of punches but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Kururugi slips the punch.
Kururugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Kururugi strikes.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kururugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kururugi misses with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook
and Kururugi counters with a body kick that stops Kitsuragi in his tracks momentarily.
Kururugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kururugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Kitsuragi there.#T4#
Kururugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kururugi is predictable there
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kururugi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kururugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitsuragi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kururugi moved out of range nicely.
Kururugi throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Kururugi misses with a low kick.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
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#
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Kururugi was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Kururugi blocks it.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that misses
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kitsuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A cross from Kitsuragi lands.
Kitsuragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Kururugi lands a jab to Kitsuragi 's midsection.
Kururugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kururugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kururugi jabs Kitsuragi right on the nose. Kitsuragi blinks but takes it well.
Kururugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kururugi there.
Kururugi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Kururugi saw that one coming.
Kururugi connects with a body shot that sends Kitsuragi 's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kururugi misses with a low kick as Kitsuragi jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi scores with a body shot.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi cracks Kururugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitsuragi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kururugi's head.#T3#
Kururugi throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kururugi.
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kururugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kururugi throws a good cross that connects.
Kitsuragi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kitsuragi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kururugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kururugi delivers a nice body kick.
Kururugi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kururugi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kitsuragi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitsuragi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Kururugi ducks down to avoid it.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kururugi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kitsuragi 's knee momentarily.
Kururugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitsuragi throws an off balance right hand
and Kururugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suzaku Kururugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kururugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
Kururugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kururugi! But no joy.
Kururugi tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kururugi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kururugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi misses with a hook #KD#
and Kitsuragi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kururugi! Kitsuragi lets Kururugi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Kururugi counters with a straight right hand.
Kururugi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kururugi moved out of range nicely.
Kururugi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kururugi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kururugi misses with an uppercut
and Kururugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kururugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Kururugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Kitsuragi moves out of range. #T2#
Kururugi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kururugi.
Kururugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kururugi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Kururugi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kururugi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Kururugi's head but Kururugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kururugi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kururugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kururugi blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi . #T3#
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kururugi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Kururugi moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi defending well as Kururugi loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kururugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kururugi throws a right hand that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kururugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi . #T4#
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
Kururugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kitsuragi blocks a leg kick.
Kururugi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitsuragi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi cracks Kitsuragi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kururugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kururugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kururugi throws a front kick aimed at Kitsuragi 's knee but Kitsuragi avoids it well.
Kururugi throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Kitsuragi .
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
A victorious Kim Kitsuragi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Zsofka on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Zsofka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a push kick but Kitsuragi slaps the foot to one side.
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zsofka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Zsofka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsofka 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.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the temple. Zsofka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Zsofka does it's job there.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zsofka, as that shot connected.
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsofka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitsuragi should have avoided that one.
Zsofka slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
It looked like Zsofka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Zsofka is predictable there
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Zsofka lands a really nice looking cross but Kitsuragi seems unphased.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka cracks Kitsuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zsofka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitsuragi .
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kitsuragi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zsofka connects with the punch.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
and Zsofka counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kitsuragi works the jab nicely.
Kitsuragi needs to keep his hands up - Zsofka had a free shot at his head there.
Kitsuragi tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a big right hand! Oh Zsofka is in trouble here! Kitsuragi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Kitsuragi !
Kim Kitsuragi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Kitsuragi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaanja swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kitsuragi . Gaanja shrugs it off though.
Gaanja missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaanja misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaanja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gaanja slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
It looked like Gaanja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaanja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Gaanja misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaanja's head backwards.
Gaanja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gaanja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gaanja loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.#T1#
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Gaanja moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Gaanja avoids them all with ease.
Gaanja throws out a loose jab but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaanja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Gaanja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Gaanja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi walks into a straight right hand from Gaanja.
The fighters circling - Gaanja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaanja is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Gaanja throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaanja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Gaanja lands a jab to the nose.
Kitsuragi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaanja is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gaanja misses the jab.
Zalt Gaanja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaanja throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaanja. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaanjas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaanja throws a big shot that misses.
Gaanja scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kitsuragi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitsuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaanja.
Gaanja stuns Kitsuragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaanja throws a right hand that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gaanja missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaanja swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Gaanja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitsuragi . Kitsuragi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaanja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaanja's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaanja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaanja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gaanja misses with a straight right.
Kitsuragi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Gaanja avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Gaanja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitsuragi at a distance.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Gaanja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaanja misses with an uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitsuragi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaanja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kitsuragi !
Gaanja lunges at Kitsuragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitsuragi 's hand.
Kitsuragi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zalt Gaanja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gaanja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaanja throws a looping overhand right but Kitsuragi ducks down to avoid it.
Kitsuragi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaanja loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Gaanja lands with a shot to the body.
Gaanja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaanja looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Gaanja throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook. Gaanja ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi throws a good cross that connects.
Gaanja misses with a hook
and Kitsuragi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gaanja lands a right hook to the body.
Kitsuragi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gaanja to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gaanja looks to clinch but Kitsuragi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gaanja taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kim Kitsuragi !
Kim Kitsuragi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Camden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .#CL#
Kitsuragi clinches up with Camden and pushes him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitsuragi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kitsuragi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camden lands a hook that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Camden is looking to break free of the clinch but Kitsuragi has double underhooks. #TD#
Kitsuragi pulls Camden into guard.
Camden wants to get up but he can't break Kitsuragi 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Camden gets to his feet - Kitsuragi follows without any prompting.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Kitsuragi avoids it this time.
Camden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kitsuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Camden saw that one coming.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Kitsuragi and move into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitsuragi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Camden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kitsuragi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Camden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Camden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him away.
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the body.
Donk. Kitsuragi catches Camden right on the button with a cross.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Camden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy uppercut
and Camden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Camden moved out of range.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Camden moved out of range.
Kitsuragi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camden. #T3#
Kitsuragi connects with a right hand. Camden shakes it off.
Kitsuragi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camden throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Camden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Camden moves out of range.
Kitsuragi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi looks to land a body kick but Camden moved away.
Kitsuragi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Camden moves out of range.
Camden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitsuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Camden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camden moves out of range as Kitsuragi throws a body kick.
Kitsuragi sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Kitsuragi avoids it this time.
Kitsuragi thumps Camden with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camden blocks a jab.
Camden walks into a jab.
Kitsuragi wants to clinch up but Camden keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
Kitsuragi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
Camden checks the leg kick.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Camden checks the leg kick.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Camden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camden blocks the body kick. #CL#
Kitsuragi clinches up with Camden and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Camden.#T1#
Camden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitsuragi throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Camden.
Camden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitsuragi thumps Camden with a low kick.
Camden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitsuragi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camden's head.
That kick from Kitsuragi tenderised Camden's leg. Camden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Camden is out of range.
Camden wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi is looking to land body kicks.
Camden is looking for the big counter here.
Kitsuragi lands with a cross.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Camden counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi fails to land with a series of punches.
Camden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitsuragi throws out the jab.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Camden's front leg but catches the back leg as Camden tries to avoid it.
Camden blocks the body kick.
Camden throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camden moves away.
Kitsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Kitsuragi backs off Camden throws a huge counter combo but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it all.
Kitsuragi defending well as Camden loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi misses with a leg kick.
Camden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitsuragi wants to slow Camden down by chopping away at his legs.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Kitsuragi and move into the clinch position.
Camden slips under a jab from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitsuragi throws out a loose jab but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kitsuragi misses with a hook. Camden ducked under it nicely.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Camden saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Kitsuragi avoids it this time.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but Camden avoids it.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi lands with a hook. Camden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitsuragi jabs Camden right on the nose. Camden blinks but takes it well.
Kitsuragi walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Camden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Kitsuragi pushes Camden up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Camden tries to circle away but Kitsuragi has him pinned against the cage.
Camden tries to break the clinch but Kitsuragi is controlling the position.
Kitsuragi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi lands with a light punch inside.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Camden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Camden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi has a couple of punches blocked by Camden. #BC#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with a sloppy right hand. Camden should have avoided that one.
Kitsuragi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Kitsuragi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camden checks a leg kick.
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi feints and then cracks Camden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camden down.
Kitsuragi throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camden. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitsuragi throws out the jab.
Camden connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Kitsuragi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Camden throws a combination. Kitsuragi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kitsuragi throws the kick towards the body but Camden avoids it.
Kitsuragi tests Camden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Kitsuragi misses.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Kitsuragi and move into the clinch position.
Camden moves out of range of the body kick.
Camden throws out a counter right but Kitsuragi avoids it with no problem.
Kitsuragi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camden.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi connects with the punch.#T3#
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camden ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camden.
Camden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kitsuragi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim Kitsuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Camden.
Camden feints the counter takedown.
Kitsuragi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Camden moved out of range nicely.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him away.#T4#
Kitsuragi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
Camden blocks a jab.
Camden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitsuragi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camden blocks a leg kick.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Kitsuragi and move into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitsuragi tries to close the distance and clinch but Camden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaco Camden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitsuragi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Kim Kitsuragi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away. #CL#
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsuragi , pushing him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi blocks an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
We've been hearing reports that Dias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
Kitsuragi lands with a right to the head.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Kitsuragi is trying to maintain a safe position but Dias gets an underhook and turns Kitsuragi into the cage.
Kitsuragi lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
Dias misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Dias pushes off an throws an elbow but Kitsuragi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kitsuragi is pushing Dias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dias tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kitsuragi is looking to control Dias's arms but Dias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kitsuragi has his back to the cage.
Dias being controlled against the cage.
Dias throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Kitsuragi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kitsuragi is trying to stall. #BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Kitsuragi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitsuragi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Kitsuragi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Dias counters with a crisp one two that drops Kitsuragi ! Dias thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kitsuragi to his feet! Kitsuragi is in big trouble!
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Dias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitsuragi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .#CL#
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Dias.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitsuragi '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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias. #T4#
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kitsuragi blocks the elbow strike.
Kitsuragi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dias is keeping busy.
Dias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi trying to stall but Dias improves his position.
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Dias.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kitsuragi slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Kitsuragi stalling in the clinch.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitsuragi .
Dias lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kitsuragi .
Dias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitsuragi momentarily. #CUT#That has opened up Kim Kitsuragi 's cut even more.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook.
Kitsuragi swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias connects with a right hand. Kitsuragi shakes it off.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Dias moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Kitsuragi connects with a single shot there.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias tries to bum rush Kitsuragi with a series of wild strikes but Kitsuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitsuragi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick that knocks Dias off balance momentarily.
Kitsuragi throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias shoots in but Kitsuragi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dias is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
Dias needs to keep his hands up - Kitsuragi had a free shot at his head there.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kitsuragi throws out a powerful jab.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab. Dias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dias avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Dias appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dias takes one to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that Dias semi-blocks. #T3#
Dias tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Dias's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dias was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Dias throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitsuragi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head.
Dias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Dias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dias is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.#T4#
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias tries to clinch there but Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Kitsuragi throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
Kitsuragi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dias to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitsuragi tests Dias's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Dias moves into the clinch.
Dias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dias tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that half lands.
Dias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dias tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi throws a wild body kick that Dias sees coming a mile off.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
Dias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut
and Dias scores with a counter punch that sends Kitsuragi to the canvas! Dias smells blood - he's punishing Kitsuragi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kitsuragi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I’d like to have a special shout out for my wife, thank you, baby, if you didn’t rim my ass before the fight I don’t think I would have been able to pull the W tonight. '.

Event: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Kitsuragi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitsuragi down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kushnirov!
Kushnirov misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitsuragi . That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kitsuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kitsuragi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Kitsuragi misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Kushnirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kitsuragi lunges at Kushnirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kushnirov's hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kushnirov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kitsuragi - the referee stops the clock and Kushnirov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kitsuragi . Kushnirov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kitsuragi . That one must have hurt.
Good work by Kitsuragi as he checks the leg kick.
Kitsuragi pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.#T1#
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Kushnirov's midsection.
Kitsuragi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kushnirov's head.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitsuragi . That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushnirov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Kushnirov's midsection.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kushnirov drops his hands momentarily and Kitsuragi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Kitsuragi down.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids a kick to the body.
Kushnirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitsuragi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi scores with the left hand. Kushnirov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Kitsuragi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.#T3#
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Kitsuragi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but Kitsuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
Nice straight punches there by Kitsuragi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Kitsuragi checks it.#T4#
Kushnirov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kitsuragi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kitsuragi backs up against the cage.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov wants to slow Kitsuragi down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kitsuragi avoids it with no problem.
Kitsuragi with a jab.
Kushnirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kushnirov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kitsuragi is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kitsuragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kitsuragi cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov jabs at Kitsuragi 's body.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a head kick.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Kitsuragi clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kitsuragi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kushnirov responds with a good body kick, but Kitsuragi manages to step out the way in time.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Kushnirov's ribs.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov throws out a leg kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range and Kushnirov only half commits.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
Kitsuragi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnirov at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov is looking to chop away at Kitsuragi 's legs.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitsuragi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitsuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitsuragi as he connects with a hook.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Kushnirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Kitsuragi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kushnirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kitsuragi 's head.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Kitsuragi down with leg kicks.
Kushnirov scores with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kitsuragi stuns Kushnirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitsuragi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kitsuragi misses with a two punch combination.
Kushnirov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Kitsuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsuragi lands a head shot.
Kushnirov throws a body kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body kick.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kitsuragi lands a high kick!
Kitsuragi lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kushnirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kushnirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Kitsuragi jumps back.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kushnirov is looking to land body kicks.
Kitsuragi lands with a right hand.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to land body kicks.
Kushnirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kitsuragi . That did some damage!
Kushnirov motions for Kitsuragi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Kushnirov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kushnirov misses with the body kick
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov motions for Kitsuragi to come forward. Kushnirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Kitsuragi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kushnirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kushnirov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kushnirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsuragi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Kushnirov throws a body kick.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Kitsuragi lands but Kushnirov takes it in his stride.
Kitsuragi punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Kitsuragi blocks the low kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kitsuragi .
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Kushnirov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi connects with a body shot.
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitsuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Kitsuragi throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitsuragi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsuragi moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kushnirov in the body.
Kim Kitsuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Kushnirov tries to get set, Kitsuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kushnirov manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitsuragi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !

Kim Kitsuragi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Kitsuragi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camden.
Camden swinging wildly here.
Camden lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Camden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitsuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Camden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camden's hands.
Kitsuragi cracks Camden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Camden instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi is trying to force a seperation but Camden has the dominant position.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut.
Camden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Camden gets a clinch.
Camden tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Camden misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Camden breaks from the clinch.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kitsuragi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camden takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
Kitsuragi lands a body shot. #CL#
Camden has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitsuragi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitsuragi cracks Camden with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi throws a shot to the body.
Camden wants to clinch.#CL#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Camden misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi wants to get back to striking at distance but Camden won't allow it.
Camden misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camden tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kitsuragi .
Camden misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsuragi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi lands with a straight right. Camden didn't see that one coming.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitsuragi digs a good hook to Camden's body.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Camden moves out of range.
Camden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Camden tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range. #CL#
Camden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camden pushes off an throws an elbow but Kitsuragi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camden throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Camden throws a combination that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Kitsuragi both land. Nice combination.
Camden is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Camden's midsection.
Camden misses with a double jab
and Kitsuragi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camden tries to bum rush Kitsuragi with a series of wild strikes but Kitsuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Camden is out of range.
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitsuragi lands a really nice looking cross but Camden seems unphased.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camden misses with a double jab
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camden thinking.
Camden is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it.
Kitsuragi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camden misses with a hook to the body
and Kitsuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi throws a good cross that connects.
Kitsuragi lunges at Camden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camden's hand.
Camden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitsuragi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kitsuragi throws out a loose jab but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
Camden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kitsuragi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitsuragi with a nice cross.
Camden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camden throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.
Kitsuragi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camden throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi jabs Camden right on the nose. Camden blinks but takes it well.
Camden misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitsuragi throws a big counter head kick but Camden avoids it with no problem.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Camden moves away and avoids it.
Camden tries to clinch up.
Camden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kitsuragi jabs at Camden's body.
Kitsuragi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Camden wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Camden throws a combination that misses
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camden tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves away
and Kitsuragi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Camden moved out of range.
Camden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitsuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Camden clinches up against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camden takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Camden clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camden misses with some punches. #T2#
Camden digs a right hand underneath Kitsuragi 's ribcage. Kitsuragi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camden misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camden is looking to slow Kitsuragi down with leg kicks.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camden tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitsuragi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camden tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Camden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Camden throws a hook to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but Kitsuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camden throws a right hand that Kitsuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitsuragi also avoids with ease.
Camden lands with a nice combination. Kitsuragi backs away looking to recover.
Kitsuragi lands a lovely overhand right.
Camden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitsuragi can pounce on him.
Camden misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Camden scores with the left hand. Kitsuragi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitsuragi thows a body kick. Camden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Kitsuragi lands.
Kitsuragi jabs at Camden's body.
Camden throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Camden tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitsuragi lands a head shot.
Camden tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Camden darts in trying to clinch
and Camden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitsuragi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Camden misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camden doesn't seem bothered though.
Camden wants to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a stiff right hand.
Camden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camden.
Kitsuragi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Camden lands a lovely overhand right.
Camden tries to bum rush Kitsuragi with a series of wild strikes but Kitsuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi throws a good cross that connects.
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Camden does no damage.
Camden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi lands with a hook. Camden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Camden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Camden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Kitsuragi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kitsuragi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camden.
Kitsuragi is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Camden does no damage. #T1#
Kitsuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camden.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Camden moves out of range easily.
Camden tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves away
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Camden's midsection.
Camden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kitsuragi cracks Camden with an open hand slap.
Kitsuragi cracks a nice hook into Camden's ribs.
Kitsuragi lands with an overhand left.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Camden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitsuragi lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitsuragi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Camden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Camden lands a jab.
Kitsuragi scores with a spinning back kick!
Camden wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Camden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Camden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camden misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Camden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camden doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Camden clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Camden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kitsuragi counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kitsuragi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Camden needs to keep his hands up - Kitsuragi had a free shot at his head there.
Kitsuragi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camden.
A right-left combo lands from Camden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi cracks Camden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitsuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Camden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitsuragi lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kitsuragi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Camden throws a combination that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice leg kick.
Camden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitsuragi punishes Camden's body with a nice straight punch.
Camden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Camden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim Kitsuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Camden with an uppercut!
Kitsuragi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camden.
Jaco Camden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitsuragi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kitsuragi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Kim Kitsuragi !

Kim Kitsuragi wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Kim Kitsuragi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fabinho lunges at Kitsuragi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitsuragi 's hand.
Kitsuragi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fabinho as he connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to clinch but Fabinho is avoiding it.
Fabinho connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Fabinho loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Fabinho is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Fabinho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Fabinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitsuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fabinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsuragi looking to control. #T1#
Fabinho passes Kitsuragi 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Kitsuragi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabinho stops Kitsuragi from getting back to his feet.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabinho lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kitsuragi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitsuragi is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitsuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard. #SUB2#
Kitsuragi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kitsuragi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi is looking to improve his position.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi won't allow Fabinho to pass to mount.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Kitsuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Kitsuragi 's hands, connecting with Kitsuragi 's forehead.#T4#
Kitsuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Kitsuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Kitsuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kitsuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Fabinho down. #CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Kitsuragi controls the action.
Fabinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands. #TD#
Fabinho jumps guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Kitsuragi defends easily.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kitsuragi tries to stand but Fabinho is controlling from the bottom.
Kitsuragi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho controls Kitsuragi momentarily but Kitsuragi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitsuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitsuragi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Kitsuragi from controlling successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fabinho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a triangle but Kitsuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsuragi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabinho is keeping the position for now.
Kitsuragi is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him. #SUB#
Fabinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitsuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kitsuragi 's guard. #REVR#
Fabinho pushes down on Kitsuragi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kitsuragi has hold of Fabinho's hands but Fabinho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kitsuragi is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kitsuragi wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kitsuragi pushes Fabinho off looking to stand but Fabinho dives back in and keeps control.
Kitsuragi taking some punishment here, with Fabinho in his half guard.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Kitsuragi is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsuragi is refusing to be controlled, as Fabinho sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fabinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitsuragi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabinho.
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Kitsuragi is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabinho in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Fabinho working over Kitsuragi with some ground and pound. Kitsuragi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Fabinho is just content to waste time from the top position. Kitsuragi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitsuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kitsuragi 's guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to control but can't.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kitsuragi actively working from the bottom here.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Fabinho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fabinho lands with some strikes.
Fabinho controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Fabinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kitsuragi is on top in guard. #T3#
Kitsuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Kitsuragi controlling him for the moment.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kitsuragi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitsuragi postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitsuragi preventing the sweep.
Fabinho pulls Kitsuragi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitsuragi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kitsuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitsuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fabinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fabinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fabinho! #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 175 Duvernay v DeMinaur 2
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kitsuragi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dias takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitsuragi 's hands.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Dias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Dias's midsection.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Dias's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Kitsuragi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kitsuragi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Kitsuragi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Kitsuragi is working Dias over against the cage.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Dias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi working aggressively here.
Dias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
A short right from Kitsuragi on the inside.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Dias controls the action.
Kitsuragi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias's elbow.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias lands an uppercut.
Kitsuragi tries to throw a body punch but Dias avoids it by throwing Kitsuragi back against the cage.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Dias stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Kitsuragi wants to break free but Dias has control.
Kitsuragi lands with a right to the head.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quintus Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with the head strike.
Dias misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kitsuragi .
A short left from Kitsuragi .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dias throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Dias as the two fighters clinch.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dias seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kitsuragi can turn it around.
Dias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
letting Dias counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Dias slaps the foot to one side.
Dias slips under a jab.
Dias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kitsuragi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dias keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dias cracks a nice hook into Kitsuragi 's ribs.#T3#
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Dias counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kitsuragi ! Dias lets Kitsuragi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kitsuragi is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dias finish him?
Kitsuragi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitsuragi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kitsuragi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy head kick
and Dias counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Yarborough cracks Kitsuragi with an open hand slap.
Yarborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good work by Kitsuragi as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough cracks Kitsuragi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kitsuragi checks a leg kick.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kitsuragi checks it well.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Kitsuragi .
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Yarborough avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Yarborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Kitsuragi sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Kitsuragi blocks the body kick.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough throws a chopping leg kick but Kitsuragi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Yarborough slaps the foot to one side.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Kitsuragi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Kitsuragi .
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.#T2#
Kitsuragi misses with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitsuragi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarborough there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as Kitsuragi jumps back.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kitsuragi looks to throw a body kick
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick.
Kitsuragi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitsuragi is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kitsuragi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Finish the Fight that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yarborough jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kitsuragi .
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yarborough.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Kitsuragi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitsuragi throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Jab by Kitsuragi .
Yarborough tests Kitsuragi 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Kitsuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough with a hook.
Yarborough tries to land a front kick but Kitsuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough lands with a nice body kick.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough with a nice calf kick.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.
Kitsuragi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yarborough jabs at Kitsuragi 's body.
Kitsuragi cracks Yarborough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Yarborough swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Kitsuragi checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitsuragi is wise to it.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Yarborough is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yarborough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitsuragi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yarborough scrambles back to his feet.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kitsuragi , as that shot connected.
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough looks for the body kick but Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Yarborough lands a front kick.#T1#
Kitsuragi scores with a nice strike.
Kitsuragi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi lands a jab-cross combination.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kitsuragi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi motions for Yarborough to come forward. Kitsuragi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough blocks the body kick.
Kitsuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Kitsuragi .
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tried to score with a low kick but Yarborough checks it.
Yarborough takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yarborough thumps Kitsuragi with a low kick.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Yarborough's defenses.
Kitsuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Kitsuragi cracks Yarborough with a good jab.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Yarborough slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough delivers a nice body kick.
Yarborough connects with the punch.
Yarborough slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough delivers a nice body kick.
Kitsuragi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yarborough moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Yarborough lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitsuragi takes a step back to recover.
Yarborough tries to land a front kick but Kitsuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick.
And Yarborough responds with a good body kick, but Kitsuragi manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yarborough counters with a body kick.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitsuragi .
A big left from Kitsuragi misses.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitsuragi . Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kitsuragi misses.
Yarborough is looking to chop away at Kitsuragi 's legs.
Kitsuragi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitsuragi misses with a straight right.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough tries to move into range but Kitsuragi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitsuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitsuragi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi checks it.
Yarborough throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Kitsuragi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi connects with a right hand. Yarborough shakes it off.
Yarborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Kitsuragi misses.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
A good leg kick by Kitsuragi .
Yarborough moves out of range as Kitsuragi throws a body kick.
Yarborough swings for the body but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kitsuragi checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitsuragi misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kitsuragi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Yarborough steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarborough thinks about the counter body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yarborough as he connects with a hook.
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yarborough throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
Yarborough moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitsuragi lands a nice hook to Yarborough's body. Yarborough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kitsuragi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Kitsuragi avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitsuragi blocks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kitsuragi looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough wants to slow Kitsuragi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kitsuragi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Kitsuragi misses
and Yarborough finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yarborough looks to land a body kick but Kitsuragi moved away.
Kitsuragi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi walks into a stiff left hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Yarborough tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi thumps Yarborough with a low kick.#T2#
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kitsuragi takes one on the button.
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yarborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough blocks a leg kick.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarborough lands with a straight right. Kitsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough lands with a straight right. Kitsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kitsuragi . That did some damage!
Kitsuragi misses the jab.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yarborough is able to avoid easily.
Yarborough scores with a leg kick.
Yarborough lands with a straight right. Kitsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a body kick.#T3#
Kitsuragi scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kitsuragi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kitsuragi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yarborough connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitsuragi scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Yarborough tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi lands a glancing blow to the side of Yarborough's head.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Kitsuragi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Yarborough.#T4#
Kitsuragi throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Kitsuragi tries to land a leg kick but Yarborough saw it coming and moves away.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yarborough lands a nice looking body kick.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitsuragi .
Yarborough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough moves out of range as Kitsuragi strikes.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Yarborough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kitsuragi . Kitsuragi obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yarborough has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
During a confident post fight interview, James Yarborough thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 151 Six Nine v Peieira
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Kitsuragi swinging wildly here.
Kitsuragi lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Army Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kitsuragi .
A short right from Army Jr.
Army Jr prevents a body shot from Kitsuragi .
Army Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kitsuragi is defending well for now.
Kitsuragi tries to throw a body punch but Army Jr avoids it by throwing Kitsuragi back against the cage. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Army Jr does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Army Jr avoided it.
Army Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick Army Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Army Jr forces Kitsuragi back against the cage and clinches.
Army Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Kitsuragi tries to circle away but Army Jr has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Army Jr rushes Kitsuragi and presses him up against the cage.
Army Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow.
Kitsuragi lands a hook that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks the clinch.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Army Jr.
Army Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Army Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kitsuragi .
Army Jr blocks a body shot from Kitsuragi .
Army Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Army Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi lands a body shot. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Army Jr gets a clinch.
Kitsuragi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Army Jr smiles and moves away.
Army Jr throws out a loose jab but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitsuragi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Army Jr avoids it.
Army Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitsuragi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi . #CL#
Kitsuragi takes the fight into the clinch.
Army Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kitsuragi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Army Jr can turn it around.
Kitsuragi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Kitsuragi tries to throw a body punch but Army Jr avoids it by throwing Kitsuragi back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Kitsuragi is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Army Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kitsuragi blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Army Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kitsuragi avoids it by throwing Army Jr back against the cage.
Army Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kitsuragi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Army Jr to keep the fight standing.
Kitsuragi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Army Jr smiles and moves away.
Army Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitsuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsuragi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Army Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Army Jr drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Kitsuragi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Army Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Kitsuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to Army Jr's midsection.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Army Jr is looking to clinch but Kitsuragi is avoiding it. #CL2#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kitsuragi in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kitsuragi pulls Army Jr into guard. #SUB#
Kitsuragi working for a triangle but Army Jr defends it easily.
Army Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Army Jr wants to pass the guard but Kitsuragi is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Army Jr 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#
Army Jr checks a low kick from Kitsuragi .
Army Jr checks a low kick from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands a right hook to the body.
Kitsuragi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsuragi takes one to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Army Jr 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.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Army Jr in the body.
Army Jr looks to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi lands with a nice body punch.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Army Jr throws a body kick.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Kitsuragi instigates a clinch.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Army Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kitsuragi lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Army Jr misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range. #CL2#
Army Jr darts in and clinches Kitsuragi up against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards. #T2#
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Army Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Army Jr clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries a body shot but Army Jr blocks it.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Army Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Kitsuragi pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Army Jr is pushing down on Kitsuragi 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kitsuragi is fighting to maintain full guard but Army Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Army Jr in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Kitsuragi wants to control but Army Jr is keeping busy.
Kitsuragi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kitsuragi trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Army Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kitsuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Army Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Army Jr misses with a straight left.
And Kitsuragi counters with a quick kick to the body but Army Jr blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Army Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Army Jr is just out of range.
Army Jr throws out a counter right but Kitsuragi avoids it with no problem.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Army Jr has Kitsuragi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks the clinch.
Kitsuragi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Army Jr eats them both and turns towards Kitsuragi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Kitsuragi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Army Jr. Army Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kitsuragi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Army Jr avoids it easily.
Army Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Army Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but Army Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kitsuragi avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
Army Jr is looking to control Kitsuragi 's arms but Kitsuragi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Army Jr has his back to the cage.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Army Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsuragi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi is looking for a counter combo.
Army Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves away
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Army Jr clinches with his opponent.
Kitsuragi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitsuragi pushes Army Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army Jr blocks a body shot from Kitsuragi . #T2#
Army Jr misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Army Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army Jr. #CL#
Kitsuragi gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Army Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsuragi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Army Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Army Jr's head.
Army Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Army Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army Jr looks to clinch
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2#
Army Jr forces Kitsuragi back against the cage and clinches.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot.
Army Jr wants to clinch but Kitsuragi slips to the side
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Army Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kitsuragi in a clinch. #TD#
Kitsuragi manages to pull guard.
Kitsuragi trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kitsuragi is looking for a triangle but Army Jr pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Kitsuragi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Army Jr defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsuragi working a defensive guard but Army Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Army Jr controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dick Army Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Tavares jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tavares's coach down at Andy's Sweaty Men was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tavares's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Tavares misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavares - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kitsuragi working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
I was talking to Kitsuragi 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Tavares. #T1#
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitsuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
And Tavares responds with a good body kick, but Kitsuragi manages to step out the way in time.
Tavares fakes the leg kick and cracks Kitsuragi in the body.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up.#T3#
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
Kitsuragi throws a combination that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitsuragi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Tavares.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitsuragi misses its target.
Kitsuragi tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Kitsuragi is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Kitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares lands with a hook. Kitsuragi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares digs a good hook to Kitsuragi 's body.
Kitsuragi delivers a nice body kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitsuragi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsuragi moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tavares throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tavares slips a jab from Kitsuragi .#CL2#
Tavares rushes Kitsuragi and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Tavares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tavares just leaning against Kitsuragi , taking a breather.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a left hand.
Tavares digs a right hand into Kitsuragi 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitsuragi 's gas tank.
Kitsuragi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares blocks a body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares lands a body punch. #T3#
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tavares lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Kitsuragi prevents a body shot from Tavares.
A body shot lands from Tavares.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares digs a right hand underneath Kitsuragi 's ribcage. Kitsuragi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavares is working Kitsuragi over against the cage.
Tavares is leaning against Kitsuragi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Good body shot from Tavares.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitsuragi s head.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manny Tavares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavares lands an uppercut.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Tavares taking a breather.
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares lands an uppercut.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kitsuragi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Tavares misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kitsuragi !
Tavares throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kitsuragi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Tavares scores with a jab. Kitsuragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Tavares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares throws the kick towards the body but Kitsuragi avoids it.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kitsuragi .
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares connects with the punch.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Tavares rushes Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valeryevich finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Valeryevich tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith tries to clinch there but Valeryevich circles away.
Valeryevich throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Valeryevich lands with a left to the head.
Valeryevich prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Valeryevich misses with a body punch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Valeryevich has double underhooks.
Valeryevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valeryevich misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Valeryevich connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Valeryevich.
Jab from Valeryevich.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Valeryevich works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Sean Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch there but Valeryevich circles away. #CL#
Valeryevich forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Smith wants to break free but Valeryevich has control.
Smith working aggressively here.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A right hand to the body from Valeryevich.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valeryevich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valeryevich loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Valeryevich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valeryevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valeryevich.#CL#
Valeryevich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valeryevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valeryevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Valeryevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valeryevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T2##BC#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Valeryevich against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoiding damage.
Valeryevich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #BC#
Valeryevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks Valeryevich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Valeryevich circles away. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valeryevich.
Valeryevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valeryevich has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valeryevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sean Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Smith rushes Valeryevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Valeryevich has him pressed against the cage.
Valeryevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Valeryevich working aggressively here.
Valeryevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valeryevich digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valeryevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valeryevich can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch.
Valeryevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valeryevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valeryevich throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valeryevich keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Valeryevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valeryevich throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Valeryevich keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valeryevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Valeryevich circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valeryevich. That's going to slow Smith down.
Valeryevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Valeryevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valeryevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValeryevich.#CL#
Valeryevich has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Valeryevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemyev Valeryevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Smith's cut.
That's time! Valeryevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Valeryevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valeryevich.
Smith looks to land a combination but Valeryevich avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valeryevich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valeryevich.
Valeryevich scores with a hook.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Valeryevich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valeryevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith 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.
Smith blocks a body shot from Valeryevich.
Artemyev Valeryevich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valeryevich tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valeryevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Valeryevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valeryevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Valeryevich. #T1#
Valeryevich tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valeryevich tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Valeryevich back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to clinch up but Valeryevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Valeryevich thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Smith forces Valeryevich back against the cage and clinches.
Valeryevich scores with a shoulder strike.
Valeryevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Valeryevich lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Valeryevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Valeryevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valeryevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valeryevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valeryevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valeryevich misses with the head strike.
Smith blocking some punches. #BC#
Valeryevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Valeryevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A cross from Valeryevich lands.
Smith wants to clinch up but Valeryevich keeps it at a distance.
Valeryevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Valeryevich catches Smith right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Valeryevich drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! Valeryevich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemyev Valeryevich!
Our winner, Artemyev Valeryevich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Brunswick tries to clinch but Valeryevich moves out of range.
Valeryevich throws a big counter head kick but Brunswick avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Brunswick drives through and clinches with Valeryevich against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brunswick.
A right hand to the body from Valeryevich.
Valeryevich tries to break the clinch but Brunswick is controlling the position.
Valeryevich wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunswick won't allow it.
Valeryevich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brunswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brunswick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Valeryevich blocks it.
Valeryevich misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Brunswick.
Valeryevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick pushes Valeryevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valeryevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brunswick looking to throw knees to the head but Valeryevich is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Valeryevich.
Brunswick misses with some punches.
Valeryevich lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valeryevich's efforts to push away.#T1#
Valeryevich working aggressively here.
Valeryevich blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Valeryevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valeryevich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Brunswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Valeryevich prevents a body shot from Brunswick. #BC2#
Valeryevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunswick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Valeryevich misses.
Brennan Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valeryevich lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Brunswick clinches with his opponent.
Valeryevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valeryevich.
A short uppercut from Valeryevich.
Brunswick tries to work over Valeryevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunswick working aggressively here.
Valeryevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valeryevich.
Valeryevich lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valeryevich is leaning against Brunswick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Valeryevich - that landed with a thud.
Valeryevich blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Valeryevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valeryevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Brunswick clinches up against the cage.
Valeryevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick.
A right handed body shot lands from Valeryevich.
Brunswick lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Valeryevich as the two fighters clinch.
Brunswick misses with a punch on the inside.
Valeryevich lands with a short shot to the head.
Brunswick digs a right hand into Valeryevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valeryevich's gas tank.
Valeryevich dodges an elbow strike from Brunswick.
Brunswick trying to land knees to the body.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Valeryevich pushes Brunswick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick swings wildly with an uppercut but Valeryevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valeryevich controls his hands.
Brunswick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Valeryevich.
Valeryevich lands a body punch.
Valeryevich lands a body punch.
Valeryevich digs a right hand underneath Brunswick's ribcage. Brunswick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valeryevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brunswick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valeryevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick's elbow.
Brunswick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valeryevich is defending well for now.
Valeryevich is leaning against Brunswick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Brunswick misses with the head strike.
Brunswick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Brunswick lands a nice uppercut.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valeryevich misses with the head strike.
A short right from Brunswick on the inside.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Valeryevich blocks it.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valeryevich presses Brunswick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brunswick clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch.
Brunswick tries to clinch but Valeryevich moves out of range.
Valeryevich unleashes a big counter combination but Brunswick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brunswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brunswick is looking to clinch but Valeryevich is avoiding it.
Brunswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artemyev Valeryevich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brunswick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valeryevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunswick is looking to clinch but Valeryevich is avoiding it.
Valeryevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brunswick counter with a right hand.
Valeryevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brunswick tries to move into range but Valeryevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valeryevich misses with a body shot.
Brunswick ducks under a wild hook from Valeryevich.#CL#
Brunswick rushes Valeryevich and presses him up against the cage.
Brunswick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valeryevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valeryevich tries a body shot but Brunswick blocks it.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valeryevich controls his hands.
Brennan Brunswick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brunswick.
A short uppercut from Brunswick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeryevich scores with a shot to the side of Brunswick's head.
Valeryevich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Valeryevich breaks from the clinch.
Valeryevich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick on the side of the head.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Valeryevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brunswick slips under a jab from Valeryevich.
Brunswick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunswick is looking to clinch but Valeryevich is avoiding it.
Valeryevich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Valeryevich does no damage.
Valeryevich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunswick under the eye.#ROC2#Brunswick is rocked!#CL#
Brunswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Brunswick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunswick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brunswick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brunswick seems to have got his legs back now.
Valeryevich misses with some punches. #BC2#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brunswick fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Brunswick moves into the clinch successfully.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valeryevich controls his hands.
Valeryevich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunswick or not. #T2#
Brunswick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valeryevich cracks Brunswick with a nice body shot.
Valeryevich has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick. #BC2#
Valeryevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunswick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Brunswick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valeryevich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brunswick is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valeryevich. Brunswick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valeryevich misses with a straight right.
Brunswick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valeryevich sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Valeryevich misses the target.
Valeryevich misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Brunswick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunswick wants to clinch up but Valeryevich keeps it at a distance.
Valeryevich loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.#CL#
Brunswick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brunswick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brunswick lands a hook that snaps the head of Valeryevich backwards.
Brunswick prevents Valeryevich from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Brunswick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valeryevich backwards.
Brunswick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valeryevichs head.
Valeryevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valeryevich.
Valeryevich misses with the head strike.
Brunswick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunswick tries to work over Valeryevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valeryevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick controls his hands.
Valeryevich lands with a light punch inside.
Valeryevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick lands a shot to the body.
Valeryevich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunswick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valeryevich can turn it around.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeryevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick controls his hands.
Valeryevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valeryevich tries to break the clinch but Brunswick is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Brunswick fails to land.
Valeryevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Valeryevich digs a right hand underneath Brunswick's ribcage. Brunswick let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valeryevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Valeryevich.
Brunswick tries to clinch there but Valeryevich circles away.
Valeryevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick tries to clinch there but Valeryevich circles away.
Valeryevich throws out a counter right but Brunswick avoids it with no problem.
Valeryevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valeryevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunswick wants to clinch.
Valeryevich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valeryevich digs a good hook to Brunswick's body.
Valeryevich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brunswick eats them both and turns towards Valeryevich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemyev Valeryevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Valeryevich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valeryevich throws out a loose jab but Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick wants to clinch.
Brunswick tries to clinch up
and Valeryevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valeryevich throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunswick tries to clinch but Valeryevich moves out of range.
Brunswick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valeryevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valeryevich missing with a left hand there. Brunswick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Brunswick moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Brunswick - that landed with a thud.
Valeryevich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Brunswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Valeryevich avoids the damage to the body.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Valeryevich blocks it.
Brunswick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valeryevichs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunswick.
Brunswick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valeryevich's elbow.
Brunswick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valeryevich can't find room to land a body shot as Brunswick controls the action.
Valeryevich working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Valeryevich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valeryevich.
Valeryevich working aggressively here.
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Valeryevich avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Valeryevich prevents a body shot from Brunswick. #BC2#
Valeryevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valeryevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Artemyev Valeryevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunswick moves out of range of the body kick.
Brunswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Brunswick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brunswick tries to clinch up but Valeryevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Valeryevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valeryevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Brunswick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valeryevich.#CL#
Brunswick takes the fight 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!
Valeryevich blocking some punches.
Valeryevich scores with a shot to the side of Brunswick's head. #BC2#
Valeryevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunswick tries to clinch up.#CL#
Brunswick clinches with his opponent.
Valeryevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunswick takes a shot to the head.
Valeryevich working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Brunswick scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valeryevich presses Brunswick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valeryevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valeryevich avoiding damage as Brunswick throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brunswick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valeryevich lands with a left to the head.
Valeryevich tries to break free but Brunswick pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Valeryevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunswick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valeryevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brunswick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brunswick wants to clinch
and Valeryevich counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brunswick doesn't manage to clinch there - Valeryevich circles away.
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch but Valeryevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Valeryevich throws a right hand that Brunswick ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunswick also avoids with ease.
Brunswick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valeryevich. Valeryevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunswick is looking to clinch.
Valeryevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunswick.
Brunswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valeryevich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brunswick wants to clinch.
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valeryevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Valeryevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Valeryevich gets tackled into the cage by Brunswick. Brunswick maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valeryevich controls his hands.
Brennan Brunswick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valeryevich misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Valeryevich - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artemyev Valeryevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valeryevich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemyev Valeryevich!
After winning the bout, Artemyev Valeryevich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Valeryevich misses with a few strikes there.
Souppe throws out a counter right but Valeryevich avoids it with no problem.
Valeryevich throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Valeryevich.
Valeryevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valeryevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souppe.
A head kick by Valeryevich misses
and Souppe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souppe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Souppe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valeryevich.
Valeryevich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Valeryevich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.#T1##KD#
Valeryevich sends Souppe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Valeryevich is motioning to the referee to let Souppe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Souppe is rocked!
Valeryevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Souppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Valeryevich finish him?
Souppe looks winded!
Valeryevich lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Souppe out cold! Souppe is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemyev Valeryevich!
An out of breath Artemyev Valeryevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Valeryevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valeryevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinheiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valeryevich.
Valeryevich drops Pinheiro with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pinheiro! Valeryevich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemyev Valeryevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Artemyev Valeryevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS 23 - Resurrection!
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniatakos lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorge off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maniatakos!
Jorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maniatakos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
It seemed like Jorge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorge walks into a straight right hand from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos misses with a straight right.
Maniatakos swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.
Maniatakos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maniatakos avoids the head kick by Jorge.
Maniatakos lands with a hook. Jorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maniatakos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maniatakos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jorge misses its intended target. #KD#
Maniatakos lands a big head kick that sends Jorge tumbling to the mat! Maniatakos takes a step backwards and waves Jorge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jorge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dennis Jorge has been cut.
Jorge leaves his chin hanging out and Maniatakos seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jorge crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Maniatakos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniatakos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Ganevski closes the distance and pushes Maniatakos back into the cage.
Maniatakos working aggressively here.
Maniatakos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganevski uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ganevski manages to pull guard.
Ganevski wants to stand but Maniatakos is controlling the position.
Ganevski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Maniatakos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ganevski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maniatakos, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Maniatakos is looking for a triangle but Ganevski pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganevski wants to get up but he can't break Maniatakos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ganevski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Ganevski stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL2#
Ganevski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ganevski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maniatakos slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Maniatakos is looking for a kimura but Ganevski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maniatakos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Maniatakos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ganevski is just riding it out for now. Maniatakos eventually gives up the hold.
Maniatakos prevents Ganevski from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maniatakos is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganevski wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Ganevski is defending against the submission attempts here by Maniatakos. #ES2#
Ganevski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Ganevski.
Maniatakos misses with a straight right.
Maniatakos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ganevski has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Ganevski breaks the clinch.
Maniatakos takes a swing at Ganevski's ribcage but misses.
Maniatakos lands a body shot.
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!
Maniatakos lands a nice hook to Ganevski's body. Ganevski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganevski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maniatakos.
Ganevski is looking to clinch but Maniatakos is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ganevski has managed to clinch. #T3#
Ganevski blocks an uppercut.
Maniatakos lands a right hand.
Ganevski misses with a body punch. #BC#
Maniatakos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maniatakos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ganevski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ganevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maniatakos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ganevski has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos presses Ganevski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Maniatakos avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Ganevski struggles to land a body shot inside as Maniatakos controls his hands. #BC#
Maniatakos manages to break the clinch.
Ganevski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maniatakos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maniatakos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ganevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maniatakos tries to keep at a distance but Ganevski has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ganevski decides to pull guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganevski wants to stand and escape but Maniatakos is having none of it.
Maniatakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maniatakos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganevski dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Maniatakos is looking for a triangle here but Ganevski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Ganevski stands up. #CL2#
Ganevski gets a clinch. #BC#
Maniatakos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maniatakos.
Ganevski wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gancho Ganevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Ganevski scores with a four punch combination!
Maniatakos connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maniatakos. Ganevski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Maniatakos. Those never looked like landing.
Ganevski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Maniatakos.
Maniatakos throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Maniatakos tries to keep at a distance but Ganevski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maniatakos is trying to push Ganevski away but Ganevski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maniatakos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganevski tries to pull guard but Maniatakos holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganevski drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maniatakos tries to throw a body punch but Ganevski avoids it by throwing Maniatakos back against the cage.
Maniatakos misses with the head strike.
Ganevski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ganevski tries to work over Maniatakos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maniatakos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ganevski clinches up against the cage.
Maniatakos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganevski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganevski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganevski works on Maniatakos's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganevski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganevski tries a body shot but Maniatakos blocks it.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Maniatakos avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Maniatakos throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ganevski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maniatakos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganevski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maniatakos throws a jab when Ganevski was well out of range.
Ganevski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maniatakos moves away.
Maniatakos throws a series of punches but Ganevski avoids them all with ease.
Maniatakos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ganevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Maniatakos scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Ganevski clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maniatakos has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Maniatakos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Maniatakos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maniatakos is trying to push Ganevski away but Ganevski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Maniatakos. #TD2#
Ganevski pulls Maniatakos into guard.
Maniatakos trying to control but Ganevski is working from the bottom.
Ganevski is looking to stand up but Maniatakos isn't so interested in that idea.
Maniatakos wants to control from the top but Ganevski keeps moving.
Maniatakos prevents Ganevski from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Maniatakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganevski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maniatakos wants to control from the top but Ganevski keeps moving.
Maniatakos stops Ganevski from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ganevski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maniatakos lands a shoulder strike.
Ganevski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maniatakos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maniatakos lands a nice uppercut.
Ganevski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maniatakos's elbow.
Ganevski jumps guard but Maniatakos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maniatakos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganevski.
Ganevski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Maniatakos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Maniatakos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maniatakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gancho Ganevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maniatakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganevski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maniatakos circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maniatakos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganevski is looking to clinch.
Gancho Ganevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganevski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maniatakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maniatakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganevski.
No joy there for Ganevski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Ganevski backs away, Maniatakos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maniatakos lands a jab.#CL2#
Ganevski clinches up against the cage.
Ganevski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maniatakos scores with a hook to the body.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
Ganevski missing with knees to the body.
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 Alex Maniatakos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ganevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Maniatakos misses #TD2#
and Ganevski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ganevski. #SU2#
Ganevski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maniatakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganevski manages to avoid it.
Maniatakos lands a jab to the head.
Maniatakos misses the shot to the body.
Maniatakos connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ganevski instigates a clinch.
Maniatakos misses with the head strike.
Ganevski tries to work over Maniatakos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maniatakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Maniatakos tries to work over Ganevski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganevski lands a shot to the body.
Maniatakos misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Ganevski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Maniatakos wants to control from the top but Ganevski keeps moving.
Ganevski wants to stand but Maniatakos is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Maniatakos has gone for a leg lock! Ganevski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maniatakos's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Ganevski stands up and waves to Maniatakos to follow him.
Ganevski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maniatakos throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Ganevski clinches with his opponent.
Ganevski struggles to land a body shot inside as Maniatakos controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Maniatakos fails to land.
Maniatakos misses with a punch to the body.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Maniatakos avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Ganevski is working Maniatakos over against the cage.
Ganevski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganevski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganevski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gancho Ganevski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Ganevski blocks an uppercut.
Ganevski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganevski tries to work over Maniatakos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganevski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maniatakos. #BC#
Maniatakos breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maniatakos swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganevski.
Maniatakos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ganevski avoids it.
Maniatakos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maniatakos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganevski wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ganevski clinches up with Maniatakos and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ganevski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maniatakos's elbow.
Maniatakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Maniatakos avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Maniatakos throws a head punch that misses.
Maniatakos is trying to push Ganevski away but Ganevski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ganevski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maniatakos's elbow.
Maniatakos misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maniatakos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganevski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maniatakos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ganevski scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Ganevski is rocked!
Maniatakos shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ganevski takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Maniatakos sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ganevski bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Maniatakos!

Event: test33
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Shigemasa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Shigemasa clinches with his opponent.
Shigemasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Tameyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shigemasa just leaning against Tameyoshi, taking a breather. #BC#
Shigemasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tameyoshi blocks a head kick by Shigemasa. #CL#
Shigemasa clinches. #BC2#
Tameyoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tameyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Shigemasa scores with a takedown into Tameyoshi's guard.
Tameyoshi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shigemasa dives into side control. #REVB#
Tameyoshi is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Tameyoshi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shigemasa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tameyoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Shigemasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Tameyoshi trying to control but Shigemasa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shigemasa biding his time, controlling Tameyoshi. #SUB#
Shigemasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tameyoshi is really stuck here.
Shigemasa not allowing Tameyoshi to control his hands.
Tameyoshi wants to escape the position.
Shigemasa is not going to allow Tameyoshi to sit and survive in this position.
Shigemasa tries to keep control of the position but Tameyoshi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tameyoshi staying busy and making it hard for Shigemasa to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morioka Shigemasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shigemasa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morioka Shigemasa!

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