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Event:
ENIGMA 199
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Leary misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano lands an overhand right.
James Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leary looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
Kitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leary.
Leary throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Kitano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kitano.
Kitano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kitano tries to pull guard but Leary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leary just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoki Kitano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kitano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano is trying to pull guard but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Kitano fails to pull guard.
Kitano fails to pull guard.
Kitano is trying to pull guard but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Leary is struggling to control the position.
Kitano jumps guard but Leary turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Leary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leary slips under a jab from Kitano.
Leary throws a counter combo.
Leary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Leary. Beautiful body shot.
Leary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Leary missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Leary. That snapped Kitano's head back.
We've been told by Kitano's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leary.
Leary connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Kitano is rocked!
Leary scores with a jab to the body.
Leary stuns Kitano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leary swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
As Leary tries to get set, Kitano tries to push him back and clinch up but Leary manages to avoid the attempt.
Kitano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Leary throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Kitano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kitano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leary to score with a decent uppercut.
Leary has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Leary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leary scrambles back to his feet.
Leary lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leary. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leary swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Leary is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kitano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leary with a nice cross.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leary cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leary pounces like a tiger and cracks Kitano with a vicious hook! Kitano is down but not out! Leary follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Leary!
James Leary is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, James Leary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Horn tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Kitano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn moves out of range as Kitano strikes.#TD#
Horn gets a takedown into half guard.
Horn stops Kitano from getting back to his feet.
Kitano is not content to let Horn control the position.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano wants to stand back up but Horn manages to pass into side control.
Kitano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Horn tries for a kimura but Kitano is defending well. #T1#
Kitano pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Horn decides to stand back up. Horn steps back and let's Kitano get back to his feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horn darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitano but Kitano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitano unleashes a big counter combination but Horn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horn fails to land the takedown.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Horn dives in and grabs Kitano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitano pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn fails with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a straight right hand.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Horn to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
Naoki Kitano thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush misses with a combination
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bush defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bush's hands.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Bush needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano with a hook.
Kitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Bush throws a combination that misses
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush throws a body kick that misses
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.#KD2#
Kitano lands a left and a right that send Bush crashing to the mat, dazed. Kitano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bush is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bush is in Kitano's guard.
Oh Bush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
Bush seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush wants to free his trapped foot but Kitano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bush.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
#T2#
Bush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush controlling the action here.
Bush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kitano for as long as he can get away with.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kitano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kitano is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush won't let Kitano get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kitano is trying to stand but he's just given Bush his back.
Bush lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bush tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Good control from Bush.#T4##SUB#
Bush is persistently looking for the submission but Kitano is defending it well.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kitano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Bush is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Kitano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano with a jab.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitano lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush misses with a kick to the body
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kitano as Bush shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitano misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush shoots and misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Bush to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
An out of breath Naoki Kitano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kitano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kitano misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kitano really felt that one!
Kitano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitano finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kitano scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kitano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kitano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kitano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith throws a push kick but Kitano slaps the foot to one side.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith moves out of range as Kitano strikes.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitano is wise to it.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips under a jab from Kitano.
And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Kitano manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Kitano moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Kitano throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kitano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano scores with a jab to the body.#T5#
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kitano if he has to take too many more of those.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A shot to the body from Kitano misses
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith looks winded!
Kitano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T6#
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Kitano thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Kitano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Kitano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Smith clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoki Kitano!
After winning the bout, Naoki Kitano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kitano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legend Jr prevents Kitano from getting back to his feet.
Legend Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitano is keeping the position for now.
Legend Jr won't allow Kitano to get back to his feet.
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.
Legend Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kitano's guard.
Legend Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kitano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kitano is trying to stand up here but Legend Jr is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Legend Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kitano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kitano is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Legend Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kitano!
Legend Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
Legend Jr tries to move to mount but Kitano blocks the move with his legs.
Kitano is trying to buck Legend Jr off.#T2##SUB2#
Legend Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legend Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitano is trying to get back to his feet.
Kitano tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Kitano is trying to get back to his feet but Legend Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Kitano has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Kitano showing good submission defense here.
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is in full control 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend Jr 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##TD2#
Legend Jr gets a double leg takedown into Kitano's guard.
Legend Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kitano is retaining full guard.
Legend Jr is standing up over Kitano. Kitano looks to escape but Legend Jr dives into side control.
Sigandi Legend Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legend Jr advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr takes Kitano's back.
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is in full control for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kitano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Legend Jr gets his way!
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Kitano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Legend Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Kitano is defending it well.
#T2##SUB2#
Kitano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Kitano 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.
Kitano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.#SUB2#
Legend Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kitano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kitano is trying to get back to his feet but Legend Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Kitano has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Legend Jr tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Kitano is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Legend Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legend Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Legend Jr shoots in and bounces Kitano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kitano is looking to stand back up but Legend Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kitano. #REVR#
Kitano tries to kick Legend Jr off but Legend Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr is pressing down on Kitano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kitano is holding on for now. #T1#
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Legend Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kitano sees it coming and defends easily.
Kitano tries to kick Legend Jr off but Legend Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legend Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legend Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kitano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kitano misses with a straight right. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legend Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Kitano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Legend Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
Naoki Kitano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Legend Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kitano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kitano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kitano tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Legend Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kitano fending off the submission attempt from Legend Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigandi Legend Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legend Jr 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigandi Legend Jr! |
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