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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kitamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kitamura throws a strike aimed at the side of Bandera's head but Bandera avoids it well.
Bandera is looking to get back to his feet here but Kitamura is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bandera's back.
Will Kitamura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Kitamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kitamura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bandera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kitamura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kitamura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandera is trying to stand back up.
Bandera is taking damage to the body and head.
Bandera tries to break free.
Bandera wants to get back to his feet.
Bandera trying to control the position but Kitamura manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kitamura tightening his grip on Bandera, looking for the choke. #T2#
Kitamura wants to control but Bandera is keeping busy.
Kitamura is riding his opponent, not letting Bandera buck him off.
Bandera staying busy and making it hard for Kitamura to control.
Kitamura punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kitamura trying to control momentarily.
Kitamura thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kitamura trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Bandera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Kitamura looking for the choke from the back.
Kitamura tries to keep control of the position but Bandera is staying busy.
Bandera has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kitamura.
Bandera is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bandera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kitamura. #SUB2#
Kitamura sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bandera taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yudai Kitamura!
Yudai Kitamura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitamura throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kitamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kitamura!
Kitamura is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kitamura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Kitamura manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes. #ES#
Kitamura has his feet on Barnes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes presses Kitamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kitamura blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Kitamura.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Kitamura blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Kitamura takes a shot to the head.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitamura tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Kitamura is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Kitamura blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kitamura backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Kitamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kitamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Kitamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitamura can't break the clinch.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Kitamura can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes checks a leg kick.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kitamura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kitamura throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Kitamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
A short left from Barnes.
Bradley Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Kitamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitamura backwards.
Barnes keeps control of Kitamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes keeps control of Kitamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
#CUT2#It looks like Yudai Kitamura has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kitamura tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes pushes Kitamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitamura is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes cracks Kitamura with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Kitamura wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Kitamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Kitamura's ribcage. Kitamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitamuras head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kitamura is rocked!
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Kitamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kitamura! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barnes is unloading with more strikes now! Kitamura drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Barnes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Danner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danner slips a jab and a cross from Kitamura.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danner checks a leg kick.
Danner checks a low kick from Kitamura.
Danner slips a jab and a cross from Kitamura.
Danner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kitamura tries to work over Danner's front leg with a kick but Danner checks it.
Danner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kitamura tries to avoid it but Danner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kitamura to the ground. Kitamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danner dodges the punch combination from Kitamura.
Kitamura loads up on a big right hand but Danner slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Danner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kitamura to the ground. Danner is now in Kitamura's guard.
Danner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Danner throwing strikes from guard but Kitamura blocks nicely.
Danner 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.
Danner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Danner is standing up over Kitamura. Kitamura looks to escape but Danner dives into side control.
Danner throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kitamura tries to escape but Danner is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner tries to move to mount but Kitamura blocks the move with his legs.
Danner tries to score with some ground and pound. Kitamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Danner controlling the position from side mount.
Danner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kitamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Danner cracks Kitamura with a big elbow. #T3##SUB#
Danner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Danner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Danner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've been informed that Kitamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kitamura misses with a low kick. #T4#
Danner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kitamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kitamura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kitamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danner is able to avoid easily.
Kitamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kitamura misses.
Kitamura slips a straight right by Danner.
Kitamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kitamura tries to score with a low kick but Danner moves his leg out of the way.
Danner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kitamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitamura is looking to chop away at Danner's legs.
Kitamura throws a chopping leg kick but Danner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kitamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Danner. Danner gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Ian Danner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danner goes for a double leg but Kitamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kitamura continues to drive forward.
Danner fails to pull guard.
Kitamura stops a takedown attempt from Danner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Danner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kitamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitamura misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Danner gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danner in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitamura pushes Danner off looking to stand but Danner dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Kitamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kitamura wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kitamura is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kitamura throws a series of punches but Danner moves out of range.
Kitamura tries to work over Danner's front leg with a kick but Danner checks it.
No joy there for Kitamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Danner counters with a single leg into guard. Kitamura didn't expect that. #T2#
Danner throws a big elbow that misses.
Danner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danner passes Kitamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kitamura tries to kick Danner off but Danner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Danner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danner stalling. #T3#
Danner is looking to take a break and control but Kitamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danner shoots in for a takedown but Kitamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danner moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danner. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Danner or perhaps it was just good defense by Kitamura, which made it look bad.
Kitamura throws a counter combo.
Kitamura with a nice cross.
Kitamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danner counters with a two punch combo.
Danner shoots for a takedown but Kitamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kitamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Kitamura is predictable there
and Danner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danner.
Ian Danner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitamura lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yudai Kitamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Kitamura.
Kitamura throws a leg kick but Danner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitamura swinging wildly here.
Danner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danner closes the distance and clinches up with Kitamura, looking for a takedown. Danner pushes Kitamura against the cage but Kitamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danner checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner shoots in looking for a takedown but Kitamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kitamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danner is out of range and Kitamura settles back down.
Kitamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kitamura stalks Danner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danner's face. Danner staggers backwards, shaken.
Danner misses with a head kick.
Danner slips under a jab.
Kitamura blocks a head kick by Danner.
Kitamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kitamura misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kitamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danner is defended easily by Kitamura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Danner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitamura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Danner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Danner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danner working the head and body with strikes.
Ian Danner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Danner controlling from side mount.
Kitamura tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Danner controlling his opponent. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kitamura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Danner controlling from the full mount.
Kitamura is squirming around, avoiding Danner's attempts to control the action.
Danner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Danner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yudai Kitamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitamura 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yudai Kitamura!
Yudai Kitamura 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Kitamura.
Truck takes one to the side of the head.
Truck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitamura counters with a left and a right that stings Truck.
Kitamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitamura.
Kitamura throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kitamura gets tackled into the cage by Truck. Truck maintains the clinch.
Truck tries to break the clinch but Kitamura is controlling the position.
Truck is looking for a takedown.
Kitamura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Truck has him pressed against the cage.
Truck is trying to pull guard but Kitamura has him pressed against the cage.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fire Truck.
Kitamura wants to break free but Truck has control.
Truck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kitamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Truck is trying to drag Kitamura to the mat but Kitamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Truck has Kitamura pressed against the cage, preventing Kitamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kitamura is defending well for now.
Truck wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Truck wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Truck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Truck tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Truck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kitamura uses from the top position.
Kitamura wants to stand but Truck has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Kitamura trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Truck is trying to control the position but Kitamura postures up.
Kitamura wants to stand but Truck is controlling his posture from full guard.
Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kitamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Truck is proving hard to escape from.
Truck is trying to keep Kitamura in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Truck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kitamura. Kitamura obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
A low kick lands for Kitamura.
Kitamura connects with a looping right hand.
Kitamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Truck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kitamura sprawls well initially but Truck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Truck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Truck working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Truck. #SU2#
Truck decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kitamura falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Truck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kitamura!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4##SU2#
Truck stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kitamura is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Truck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kitamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Truck passes into half guard.
Truck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kitamura has hold of Truck's hands but Truck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Truck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kitamura pushes Truck off looking to stand but Truck dives back in and keeps control.
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 Yudai Kitamura 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#
Truck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitamura.
Kitamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitamura, pushing him back against the cage.
Truck is trying to drag Kitamura to the mat but Kitamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Truck has Kitamura pushed against the cage.
Truck looking to throw knees to the head but Kitamura is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Truck manages to break the clinch.
Kitamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Truck. That did some damage!
Kitamura stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Truck looks for a takedown but Kitamura sprawls well.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fire Truck.
Truck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitamura.
Kitamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truck.
Kitamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitamura thows a leg kick but Truck checks it #TD2#
and Truck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Truck.
Kitamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Truck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck can't get the takedown.
#T2##BC#
Kitamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kitamura.
Truck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kitamura's waist but Kitamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Truck off to one side.
Kitamura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Truck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kitamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truck can do to turn this around?
Truck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Truck doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kitamura counter with a right hand.
Kitamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Truck's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Kitamura. No joy for Truck on that attempt.
Yudai Kitamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truck is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Truck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Truck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Kitamura blocks nicely. #T3#
Truck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Truck trying to control but Kitamura is working from the bottom.
Truck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Truck postures up and lands a big shot to Kitamura's brow.
Truck lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Kitamura scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Truck with a poor takedown
and Kitamura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kitamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Truck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Truck fails with the takedown
letting Kitamura counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Truck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yudai Kitamura dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Truck shoots for a takedown but Kitamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kitamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Truck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kitamura tries to avoid it but Truck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kitamura to the ground. Kitamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kitamura lands a leg kick that knocks Truck off balance momentarily.
Kitamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Truck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Truck tries to clinch there but Kitamura circles away.
Kitamura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitamura throws a one two combo.
Truck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kitamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Truck somewhat.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fire Truck.
Truck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kitamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Truck has Kitamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kitamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kitamura avoids a wild elbow strike from Truck.
Truck tries for a takedown but Kitamura manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kitamura breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitamura.
#CL2#
Truck closes the distance and pushes Kitamura back into the cage.
Truck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kitamura's efforts to push away.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kitamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kitamura tries to break the clinch but Truck is controlling the position.
Truck has Kitamura pressed against the cage, preventing Kitamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kitamura tries to break the clinch but Truck is controlling the position. #BC#
Kitamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Truck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kitamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Truck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kitamura. Kitamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Truck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kitamura defends well and Truck ends up having to push Kitamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Truck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kitamura!
Kitamura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck looks for a takedown but Kitamura sprawls well.
Yudai Kitamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitamura.#T4#
Kitamura tried to score with a low kick but Truck checks it.
Good work by Truck as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Truck is defended easily by Kitamura.
Yudai Kitamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitamura looks to land a combination. Truck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fire Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kitamura tried to counter with a leg kick but Truck avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yudai Kitamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitamura, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yudai Kitamura!
In his post fight interview, Yudai Kitamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ortega shoots in and bounces Kitamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kitamura wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
Kitamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Kitamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Kitamura wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitamura misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kitamura scores with a four punch combination!
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kitamura.
Kitamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitamura lands with a right hand. #T2#
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Kitamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Kitamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Kitamura tries to sprawl but Ortega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitamura pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Ortega stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice straight punches there by Kitamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitamura.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kitamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Kitamura blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kitamura.
Ortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kitamura counter with a right hand.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.
Ortega looks winded!
Kitamura 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.
#CL2#
Ortega forces Kitamura back against the cage and clinches.
Kitamura avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Kitamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Ortega misses
and Kitamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Kitamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitamura misses with a double jab.
Kitamura punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Ortega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kitamura.
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!
Kitamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Kitamura misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega wants to counter with a clinch but Kitamura pushes him away.
Kitamura swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
#TD2#
Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kitamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Kitamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kitamura manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Kitamura's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yudai Kitamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kitamura lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Kitamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Ortega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitamura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kitamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kitamura lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.#T1##CL2#
Ortega clinches up against the cage.
Kitamura keeps control of Ortega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Kitamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Ortega wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Kitamura breaks from the clinch.
Kitamura throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Kitamura misses.
Jab by Kitamura.
Kitamura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Kitamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Kitamura scores with a jab.
Ortega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortega thinking.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitamura closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Ortega rushes Kitamura and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kitamura's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kitamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Kitamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.#CL2#
Ortega gets a clinch. #BC#
Kitamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortega on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Kitamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitamura throws out a powerful jab.
Kitamura misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Kitamura jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega tries to move into range but Kitamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitamura cracks a nice hook into Ortega's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitamura jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kitamura!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitamura.
Kitamura lands a right hook to the body.
Kitamura misses with a double jab.
Kitamura throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Kitamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yudai Kitamura dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
Kitamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Kitamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kitamura is looking to counter the offense by Ortega and move into the clinch.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega tries to move into range but Kitamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kitamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortega doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Ortega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kitamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Kitamura's guard now, I'm sure.#T1##ES#
Kitamura kicks Ortega off and gets to his feet.
A combination from Kitamura does no damage.
Ortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortega shoots in but Kitamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yudai Kitamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.
Kitamura misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kitamura. Those never looked like landing.
Kitamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitamura throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Kitamura.
Kitamura works the jab nicely.#T2#
Kitamura lands a leg kick that knocks Ortega off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kitamura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Brian Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Kitamura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kitamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yudai Kitamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitamura with the inside leg kick.
Kitamura punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitamura throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Ortega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitamura, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Yudai Kitamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega shoots in but Kitamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kitamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kitamura manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kitamura lands a jab to the nose.
Kitamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitamura digs a good hook to Ortega's body.
Kitamura avoids a kick to the body.
Ortega misses with a takedown
and Kitamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Yudai Kitamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega'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!
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitamura scores with a jab to the head.
Kitamura tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brian Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitamura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yudai Kitamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitamura, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yudai Kitamura!
Yudai Kitamura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Miranda has Kitamura up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kitamura wants the takedown. Miranda is fighting it off but Kitamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miranda's guard against the cage.
Kitamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kitamura scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kitamura is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Miranda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kitamura is looking to defend but Miranda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kitamura! Miranda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kitamura taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davi Miranda!
Davi Miranda thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kitamura moves into the clinch.
One drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kitamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kitamura fails with the takedown#TD#
and One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kitamura won't be happy with that. #SUB#
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kitamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitamura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kitamura is trying to stand back up but One is controlling him
Kitamura is looking to control One's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kitamura avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stops Kitamura from getting back to his feet.
One seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kitamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kitamura manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kitamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitamura on the ground.#T1#
One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
One landing with the ground and pound.
One wants to control from the top but Kitamura keeps moving.
One throwing strikes from guard but Kitamura blocks nicely.
Kitamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One.
One won't allow Kitamura to sweep him here. #SUB#
One postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kitamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of One, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kitamura is looking to stand up but One won't let him. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kitamura escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control!
One is trying to improve his position.
Kitamura advances to full mount.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.#T3#
One working to try and regain half guard.
One wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Kitamura looking for a guillotine from mount but One is having none of it.
One is squirming around, avoiding Kitamura's attempts to control the action.
One is looking to get to half guard.
Kitamura looking to control but One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
One is trying to reverse the position but instead Kitamura has taken his back - oops!
One just trying to survive but Kitamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
One is trying to break free.
One is working hard here to advance position.
One trying to control the hands but Kitamura won't let him.
One is in bad spot here.
Kitamura landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yudai Kitamura 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#
Kitamura tries to clinch up.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kitamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Kitamura dives in for a single leg takedown but One sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kitamura digs a good body shot into One's ribs.#CL2#
Kitamura rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
Kitamura has One pushed against the cage.
One prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kitamura prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One wants a takedown.
#T1#
One drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kitamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kitamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
One has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kitamura regains guard immediately.
Kitamura pushes One off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
One fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kitamura sprawls well initially but One persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kitamura manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. One keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitamura.
One jumps guard but Kitamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kitamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
One drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kitamura is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it.
One creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
One tries for a kimura but Kitamura is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kitamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Kitamura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kitamura is breathing heavily.
Kitamura is refusing to be controlled, as One sits in half guard.
One lands with a punch from half guard.
Kitamura is looking to escape.
One looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
One looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Yudai Kitamura has been cut.#SUB#
One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kitamura sees it coming and defends easily.
One throwing shots but Kitamura is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
One is working for a submission of some sort.
Yudai Kitamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
One is working for an americana but Kitamura has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst One was thinking about the submission.
Kitamura keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Kitamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
One lands a couple of digs.
One wants to pass the guard but Kitamura is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yudai Kitamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yudai Kitamura'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kitamura shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense. #TD#
One scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kitamura regains half guard there - taking advantage of One's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kitamura gets back to full guard.
Kitamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
One tries to get to full guard but Kitamura has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One wants to control but Kitamura is keeping busy.
#T1#
One is not content to let Kitamura control the position.
One is trying to control but can't.
Kitamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kitamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2#
Kitamura postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for One to stand up. #TD2#
Kitamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. One tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kitamura is in One's guard.#SUB#
One working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kitamura has passed into half guard!
One is looking for a sweep. Kitamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kitamura pulls his head out easily.
Kitamura tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
One tries to roll over but Kitamura keeps him under control.
One is looking to escape.
Kitamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kitamura is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kitamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
One tries to roll over but Kitamura keeps him under control.
Kitamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Kitamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kitamura.
One tries to roll over but Kitamura keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitamura is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
Kitamura controlling the pace.
One tries to kick Kitamura off but Kitamura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kitamura is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kitamura is not content to let One control the position.
Test One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yudai Kitamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yudai Kitamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitamura 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yudai Kitamura! |
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