Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Fisher gets a clinch.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Kitahachi breaks from the clinch.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsugi Kitahachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Nice sprawl there from Kitahachi as Fisher shoots in.
Kitahachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitahachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitahachi scores with a shot to the body.
Kitahachi moves out of range of the body kick.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Kitahachi throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Kitahachi lands.
Kitahachi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kitahachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitahachi connects with a jab.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Kitahachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fisher slips a straight right by Kitahachi.
Fisher throws a quick counter head kick but Kitahachi was just out of range.
Fisher is looking to clinch but Kitahachi is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Kitahachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitahachi thuds his right hand into Fisher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kitahachi cracks Fisher with an open hand slap.
Kitahachi throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Fisher is rocked!
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitahachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitahachi! But no joy.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kitahachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kitahachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
Kitahachi lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitahachi throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily. #T2#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitahachi as he jumps to the side.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Kitahachi, which made it look bad.
A cross from Kitahachi lands.
Kitahachi catches Fisher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitahachi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitsugi Kitahachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitahachi avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fisher moves out of range as Kitahachi strikes.
Kitahachi scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Kitahachi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fisher sprawling to the canvas! Fisher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kitahachi finish him?! #T3#
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Kitahachi.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Kitahachi.
Fisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kitahachi misses with a looping right.
Kitahachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kitahachi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kitahachi throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
As Kitahachi backs away, Fisher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fisher moves out of range as Kitahachi throws a body kick.
Kitahachi misses with a looping right.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kitahachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kitahachi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fisher. Kitahachi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: ENIGMA 225
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Kitahachi misses with the combination.
Kitahachi walks into a jab.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kitahachi misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitahachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitahachi misses the jab.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Penn throws a series of punches but Kitahachi moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Kitahachi throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Kitahachi is rocked!
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Kitahachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Kitahachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn misses with the combination.
Kitahachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn cracks Kitahachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitahachi avoids the body shot from Penn.
Kitahachi missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a nice combination. Kitahachi backs away looking to recover.
Kitahachi fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kitahachi finds it's way through Penn's defenses. #T2#
Kitahachi works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Kitahachi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitahachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitahachi throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Kitahachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Kitahachi lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into range.
Kitahachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Kitahachi moved out of range nicely.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitahachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn misses with a hook. Kitahachi ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kitahachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Penn is rocked!
Kitahachi drops Penn with a naaaaasty hook - Penn is in real trouble here! Kitahachi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Kitahachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burian.
Kitahachi misses with an uppercut
and Burian counters with a nice body shot.
Kitahachi throws a shot from downtown. Burian moves away and avoids it.
Burian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitahachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burian lunges at Kitahachi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitahachi's hand.
Kitahachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitahachi moves away from the strike by Burian.
Burian throws a hook but Kitahachi blocks it.
Burian misses with a looping left.
Kitahachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burian is able to avoid easily.
Burian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitahachi misses with a left hand
and Burian counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kitahachi is rocked!
Burian moves away from the strike by Kitahachi.
Kitahachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Burian finish him?
Kitahachi scores with a nice strike.
Kitahachi seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitahachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burian.
Kitahachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burian. Burian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Burian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kitahachi. Beautiful body shot.
Burian throws a hook to the side of Kitahachi's head but Kitahachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitahachi blocks a jab.
Kitahachi tries to move into range but Burian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitahachi's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kitahachi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burian digs a good hook to Kitahachi's body.
Kitahachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitahachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Burian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitahachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Burian finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitahachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burian circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kitahachi to the canvas! Kitahachi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Burian keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klement Burian!

Event: FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Paquiao throws a hook to the side of Kitahachi's head but Kitahachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitahachi is looking for a counter combo.
Kitahachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquiao thuds a left hand into Kitahachi's body.
Paquiao staying out of range there.
Paquiao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kitahachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Paquiao scores with a four punch combination!
Kitahachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kitahachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Paquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Kitahachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitahachi.
Kitahachi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitahachi cracks Paquiao with an open hand slap.
Paquiao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mano Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kitahachi cracks Paquiao with a good jab.
Kitahachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paquiao.
Paquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitahachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitahachi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paquiao wants to slow Kitahachi down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Kitahachi.#ROC#Paquiao is rocked!
Kitahachi tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquiao is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitahachi finish him?
Paquiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitahachi.
Paquiao seems to have recovered his senses.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitahachi manages to avoid it.
Paquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Paquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitahachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paquiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitahachi under the eye.
Paquiao misses with a wild combination.
Paquiao misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Kitahachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kitahachi! Paquiao is backing up but he can't get away as Kitahachi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Paquiao and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Kitahachi cracks Choi with an open hand slap.
Kitahachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitahachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Choi walks into a jab.
Choi avoids the head kick by Kitahachi.
Choi misses with a left hand
and Kitahachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Kitahachi misses.
Kitahachi connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Choi.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Kitahachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi is holding his hands too far apart here. Kitahachi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Choi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Kitahachi connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.
Kitahachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hamilton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kitahachi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hamilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kitahachi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Hamilton stalls from top position.#SUB#
Hamilton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kitahachi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lincoln Hamilton!
Our winner, Lincoln Hamilton, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Cosmo clinches up against the cage.
Cosmo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kitahachi just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Cosmo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Kitahachi gets to his feet - Cosmo follows without any prompting.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitahachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitahachi lands a nice hook to Cosmo's body. Cosmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cosmo misses with a takedown attempt - Kitahachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kitahachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kitahachi sprawls well. He's pushed Cosmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitsugi Kitahachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imai Cosmo.
Cosmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Kitahachi lands a big right hand that sends Cosmo crashing to the mat! Kitahachi stays standing though and waves Cosmo back to his feet!#ROC#Cosmo is rocked!
Cosmo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitahachi finish him?
Mitsugi Kitahachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosmo moves in looking to clinch but Kitahachi pushes him off.
Cosmo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cosmo doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Kitahachi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cosmo! Kitahachi lets Cosmo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Cosmo fails to land the takedown.
Kitahachi connects with a body shot that sends Cosmo's belly button to the back.#KD#
Kitahachi cracks Cosmo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kitahachi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cosmo to stand back up!
Cosmo switches off momentarily and Kitahachi cracks him with a monster right hand! Cosmo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kitahachi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kitahachi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Kitahachi pushes him off.#TD2#
Reyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kitahachi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Reyes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Reyes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitahachi is defending well.
Reyes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kitahachi's legs.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Reyes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Reyes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Reyes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kitahachi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reyes yanks on the arm and Kitahachi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reyes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Reyes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kitahachi to the mat! Kitahachi manages to get full guard.
Rodriquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriquez is in close to Kitahachi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Rodriquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriquez postures up and lands a big shot to Kitahachi's brow.
Rodriquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is working Kitahachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodriquez won't allow Kitahachi to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Rodriquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriquez throws an elbow that misses. Kitahachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriquez's guard. Nice move by Kitahachi!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kitahachi has passed into side control.
Rodriquez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Kitahachi has control of an arm but Rodriquez manages to advance to Kitahachi's back!
Kitahachi is trapped and Rodriquez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kitahachi wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez punishes Kitahachi with strikes from the back mount.
Rodriquez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kitahachi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rodriquez is striking from the back but Kitahachi escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Rodriquez lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriquez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriquez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriquez working over Kitahachi with some ground and pound. Kitahachi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
Kitahachi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kitahachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriquez.
George Rodriquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez throws a combination that misses
and Rodriquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kitahachi. #TD2#
Rodriquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Rodriquez with the ground and pound but Kitahachi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitahachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitahachi's head.
Rodriquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitahachi's head.
Rodriquez cracks Kitahachi with a solid left hand.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Rodriquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodriquez chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kitahachi wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriquez postures up and lands a big shot to Kitahachi's brow.
Rodriquez is working Kitahachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodriquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kitahachi's head.
Rodriquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kitahachi wants to stand up but Rodriquez is controlling him.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriquez distracts Kitahachi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Rodriquez isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt - Kitahachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Kitahachi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kitahachi continues to drive forward.#T4#
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kitahachi as he jumps to the side.
Mitsugi Kitahachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Rodriquez.
Rodriquez looks winded!#TD2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kitahachi wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodriquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitahachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitahachi is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez throwing shots but Kitahachi is blocking nicely.
Kitahachi is trying to stand.
Rodriquez working Kitahachi over with strikes.
Rodriquez stops Kitahachi from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Rodriquez dominated that round.
That's time! Kitahachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Kitahachi gets caught napping as Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown. Kitahachi manages to retain guard.

Kitahachi kicks Rodriquez off and gets to his feet.
Kitahachi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kitahachi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kitahachi slips a straight right by Rodriquez.
Kitahachi misses with a head kick.
Rodriquez has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitahachi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitahachi lands a right hook to the body.
Kitahachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kitahachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitsugi Kitahachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Rodriquez.
Rodriquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitahachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriquez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like George Rodriquez has been cut.
Rodriquez is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Kitahachi finds it's target.
Rodriquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kitahachi throws a monster overhand right that drops Rodriquez! Kitahachi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hooty. Those never looked like landing.
Kitahachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Hooty.
Kitahachi takes a swing at Hooty's ribcage but misses.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooty.
Hooty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitahachi.
Kitahachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hooty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitahachi throws out the jab.
Hooty misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kitahachi.
Hooty scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kitahachi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hooty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hooty blocks a head kick by Kitahachi.
Hooty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitahachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooty.
Some wild striking there from Hooty. #T1#
Hooty misses with a looping right.
Kitahachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitahachi.
Hooty tries to bum rush Kitahachi with a series of wild strikes but Kitahachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Hooty catches Kitahachi right on the button with a cross.
Hooty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kitahachi misses the shot to the body.
Hooty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hooty throws a right hand that Kitahachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitahachi also avoids with ease.
Kitahachi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Kitahachi.
Kitahachi connects with a right hand. Hooty shakes it off.
Hooty misses with the combination.
Hooty looks winded!
Kitahachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooty.
Kitahachi throws a body punch but Hooty moves out of range.
Hooty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hooty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooty throws a nice looking combination but Kitahachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kitahachi dodges the punch combination from Hooty. #T2#
Hooty avoids the body shot from Kitahachi.
Hooty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kitahachi missing with a left hand there. Hooty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hooty avoids the body shot from Kitahachi.
Kitahachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooty misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitahachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hooty's hands.#ROC#Hooty is rocked!
Kitahachi steps in with a hook that catches Hooty right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kitahachi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hooty looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kitahachi gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kitahachi wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Kitahachi won't let him.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitahachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stays in close to Kitahachi's body and controls the position. #T1#
Kitahachi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee won't allow Kitahachi to get back to his feet.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitahachi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kitahachi is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Kitahachi is defending the position. #T2#
Kitahachi pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee passes to full mount!
Lee tries to control but Kitahachi wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Lee takes Kitahachi's back. #SUB2#
Kitahachi is having to fend off submission attempts from Lee, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lee doesn't have the hooks in though and Kitahachi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitahachi tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Kitahachi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Kitahachi pushes his legs off easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Kitahachi tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee pulls Kitahachi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitahachi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kitahachi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitahachi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitahachi.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Kitahachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kitahachi's guard.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitahachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee trying to control but Kitahachi is working from the bottom.
Kitahachi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee is in close to Kitahachi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kitahachi blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kitahachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitahachi scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee has Kitahachi pressed against the cage, preventing Kitahachi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kitahachi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitahachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Kitahachi to the mat.
Kitahachi is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him. #T3#
Kitahachi won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee has his hands on Kitahachi's head, controlling the position. #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.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kitahachi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lee trying to control but Kitahachi is working from the bottom.
Kitahachi wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kitahachi's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitahachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kitahachi connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Kitahachi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kitahachi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kitahachi wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitahachi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee stops Kitahachi from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tommy Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitsugi Kitahachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Kitahachi is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Kitahachi's guard.
Kitahachi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lee dives into side control. #REVR#
Lee wants to control but Kitahachi is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to stand but Kitahachi has his arm trapped.
Kitahachi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Kitahachi taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#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.
Kitahachi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Kitahachi wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Kitahachi misses.
Mabab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitahachi slips a straight right by Mabab.
Kitahachi throws a hook but Mabab blocks it.
Mabab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitahachi.#TD2#
Mabab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mabab prevents Kitahachi from escaping the position.
Mabab scoring with punches from side control.
Kitahachi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kitahachi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kitahachi tries to get out of the position.
Mabab content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mabab working the head and body with strikes.
Kitahachi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mabab landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mabab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Mabab is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kitahachi is trying to escape and Mabab transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kitahachi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mabab! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kebab Mabab!

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