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Bravado 9: Kitano vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Sangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sangster comes to the cage accompanied by Pilgrims by the Millions- Buttress. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Sangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Womack !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Womack misses.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid body kick from Womack .
Womack needs to keep his hands up - Sangster had a free shot at his head there.
Womack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sangster was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack .
A right-left combo lands from Womack .
Sangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack .
Sangster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Womack looks to throw a body kick
and Sangster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sangster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Womack throws a hook to the side of Sangster's head but Sangster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sangster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack defending well as Sangster loads up on a big left hand.
Sangster throws a nice looking combination but Womack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sangster blocks the body kick.
Womack scores with a body shot.
Womack clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangster can't break the clinch.
Sangster working hard to break the clinch.
Sangster wants to break free but Womack has control.
Sangster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sangster is trying to push Womack away but Womack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sangster working hard to break the clinch.
Womack lands with a right to the head.
Womack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Womack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sangster is breathing heavily.
Sangster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Womack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sangster backwards.
Sangster is trying to break free.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Sangster working hard to break the clinch.
Sangster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Womack .
Womack has Sangster pushed against the cage.
Sangster wants to break free but Womack has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangster is trying to force a seperation but Womack has the dominant position.
Sangster is trying to break free.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Womack .
Sangster is trying to break the clinch but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Womack stalls.
Womack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sangster is trying to force a seperation but Womack has the dominant position.
Sangster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack .
A short left from Womack .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack gets through Sangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sangster is rocked!
Womack throws a big uppercut that drops Sangster! More strikes from Womack and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sangster lies dazed against the cage as Womack celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Womack !
Ken Womack 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jay Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Jay Ray!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jay Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weber wants to stand but Jay Ray is controlling the position.
Weber 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.
Weber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber wants to stand and escape but Jay Ray is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Ray connects with a nice looking jab.
Weber takes a swing at Jay Ray's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Weber's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jay Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay Ray throws a counter combo.
Jay Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weber fails to land with a series of punches.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Weber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay Ray finds it's way round the side to connect with Weber's head.
Jay Ray misses with a wild combination.
Weber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jay Ray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weber is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Ray rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jay Ray throws an elbow but misses.
Jay Ray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jay Ray digs a right hand into Weber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weber's gas tank.
Jay Ray prevents Weber from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jay Ray - that landed with a thud.
Jay Ray has clasped his hands together around Weber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Weber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Jay Ray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jay Ray prefers to stall for the moment though.
Weber is trying to get back to his feet.
Weber is trying to escape the position but Jay Ray is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jay Ray is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay Ray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weber is trying to stand.
Jay Ray not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber is looking to escape.
Jay Ray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Weber is trying to stand up here but Jay Ray is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Weber misses with a few strikes there.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Weber avoids the body shot from Jay Ray.
Jay Ray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jay Ray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jay Ray tried to score with a low kick but Weber checks it.
A punch combination from Jay Ray misses.
Jay Ray throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Weber's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jay Ray dives in looking to finish as Weber flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jay Ray's strikes! Jay Ray is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Weber's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Weber was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jay Ray!
Dillon Weber was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Puchacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchacki comes to the cage accompanied by Klatka. Brown has chosen Metallica-Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. Adrian Puchacki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Brown's chin.
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Puchacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puchacki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puchacki has managed to clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Puchacki won't allow it.
Puchacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puchacki tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Puchacki shakes him off and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown feints and as Puchacki raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puchacki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Brown as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Puchacki screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Brown! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom The Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Glee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Brit comes to the cage accompanied by Wutang Clan - Gravel Pit. Glee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - for whom the bell tolls. Willie Glee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom The Brit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willie Glee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glee misses the shot to the body.
The Brit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glee has time to react.
No luck for The Brit with that takedown attempt.
The Brit lands with a shot to the body.
Glee just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like The Brit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glee.
The Brit throws a sloppy head kick and Glee moves out of range easily.
The Brit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Brit lands a jab to Glee's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by The Brit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Brit.
Glee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Brit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Brit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Brit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Brit!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Brit controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Brit defending against the ground and pound.
Glee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Glee cracks The Brit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Glee takes a little break here. The Brit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Glee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Glee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Glee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Glee is working The Brit over with some ground and pound from side control.
My spies in Die Trying Gym (Elite $350) inform me that Glee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Brit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Brit is avoiding damage well.
Glee trying to control the position but The Brit is working away.
Glee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glee scoring with punches and elbows.
Glee is looking to take a break and control but The Brit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Brit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Glee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Brit down.
The Brit is looking for a sweep.
Glee wants to control for a moment but The Brit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Glee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glee is trying to control. The Brit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Brit throws the left hand but Glee avoids the punch easily.
Glee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Brit misses with a looping left.
Glee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glee scores with a takedown into The Brit's guard.
The Brit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Glee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glee throws a looping overhand right but The Brit ducks down to avoid it.
Glee looks to land a right hand but The Brit moved out of range.
The Brit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glee can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom The Brit 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.
The Brit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Brit defending well as Glee loads up on a big left hand.
The Brit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Brit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Brit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Glee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Glee misses.
The Brit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glee's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee tries for a takedown but The Brit circles away easily
and The Brit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Brit lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from The Brit.
Glee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Brit throws a right and a left that Glee avoids nicely.
The Brit tries for a takedown but Glee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Brit was covering up waiting for the punch and Glee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Glee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Glee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Brit's head.
The Brit being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glee postures up in The Brit's guard and throws a big left but The Brit blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glee misses the shot to the body.
The Brit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glee misses with a body shot.
The Brit darts in looking for a takedown but Glee gets double underhooks and turns The Brit into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom The Brit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Brit counters with a straight right hand.
The Brit misses with a low kick.
The Brit scores with a body shot.
The Brit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glee checks it well.
The Brit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Brit connects with the punch.
Glee misses with a looping right.
The Brit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glee under the eye.
The Brit misses with a lunging right hand
and Glee counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brit won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Brit is trying to control Glee's posture but Glee avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position.
You can see the frustration on The Brit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Willie Glee has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom The Brit 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. This is the final round!
The Brit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Brit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Brit throws a leg kick but Glee moved away.
Glee drives through with a takedown into The Brit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Glee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glee wants to control from the top but The Brit keeps moving.
Glee connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Brit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glee manages to get himself to full guard.
The Brit prevents Glee from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Brit has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The Brit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glee.
The Brit has a couple of punches blocked by Glee.
A short right from Glee on the inside.
The Brit prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Brit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position.
Willie Glee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Brit is not content to let Glee control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glee looks up at the clock and then as The Brit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Glee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Glee throws an elbow but The Brit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Glee cracks The Brit with a big right hand but The Brit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Brit trying to remain calm as Glee controls from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Brit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Glee.
Glee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tom The Brit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glee wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brit keeps working.
Glee cracks The Brit with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glee lands a nice forearm strike.
Glee trying to control the position but The Brit is working away.
Glee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Glee lands a few punches from side control.
Glee wants to control but The Brit is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Glee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Glee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Brit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom The Brit!
A relieved looking Tom The Brit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Willie Glee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love lamp!..... where am i?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin James!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James misses with a hook
and Quinn counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Quinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
Quinn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James wants to control but Quinn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quinn moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Quinn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to control but James wriggling away.
Quinn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Quinn tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Quinn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dodges the ground and pound from Quinn.
The ground and pound from Quinn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Quinn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Quinn is chipping away with strikes.
Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James parries the strikes from Quinn easily there. Quinn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
Quinn controls the position from side control.
Quinn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Quinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinn doesn't seem bothered though.
Quinn drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James throws a combination that misses
and Quinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
Quinn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quinn pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quinn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quinn.
Quinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn prevents James from improving his position.
Jack Quinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is looking for a kimura here.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Quinn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
Quinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quinn is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quinn passes to full mount!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Quinn.
Quinn tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Quinn stalls from top position.
Quinn has hold of James's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! James tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Quinn cranks the arm and James screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from James, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Quinn!
In defeat, Justin James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, ya know sometimes you just have to accept your loses and move on. It was definitely a great fight. But, at the end of the day it's the best fighter at the time wins and tonight based on the results my opponent was the better fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kenvinchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenvinchen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Still Rock n Roll To Me - Billy Joel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kenvinchen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenvinchen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenvinchen prevents it.
Kenvinchen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenvinchen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain checks a low kick from Kenvinchen.
Kenvinchen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenvinchen throws a series of punches but Kain moves out of range.
Kenvinchen has Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
Kenvinchen closes the distance and clinches.
Kenvinchen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenvinchen prevents it.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kain wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain swinging wildly here.
Kenvinchen throws a nice looking combination but Kain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kain. Those never looked like landing.
Kenvinchen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenvinchen has Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenvinchen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kain fails with a takedown attempt.
Kain sizes up Kenvinchen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenvinchen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kenvinchen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kenvinchen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenvinchen forces Kain back against the cage and clinches.
Kain is trying to drag Kenvinchen to the mat but Kenvinchen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Kenvinchen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenvinchen is defending well.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenvinchen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenvinchen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kain has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kenvinchen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kain.
Kain thuds his right hand into Kenvinchen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenvinchen moves into the clinch.
Kenvinchen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenvinchen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kenvinchen successfully pulls guard.
Kenvinchen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kenvinchen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kain defends it easily.
Kain won't allow Kenvinchen to get back to his feet.
Kain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kenvinchen dives on top into guard.
Kain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kain looking for subs off his back but Kenvinchen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kenvinchen seems content to control.
Kenvinchen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kain sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenvinchen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenvinchen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenvinchen is continuing to stall.
Kain actively working from the bottom here.
Kenvinchen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kenvinchen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Kenvinchen. No joy for Kain on that attempt.
Kenvinchen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kain gets tackled into the cage by Kenvinchen. Kenvinchen maintains the clinch.
Kain is working for takedown but Kenvinchen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen throws a leg kick but Kain moved away.
Kenvinchen drives through and clinches with Kain against the cage.
Kenvinchen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richard Kenvinchen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kain misses.
Lonnie Kain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenvinchen slips a jab from Kain.
Kenvinchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenvinchen throws a low kick, looking for Kain's leg but Kain calmly moves out of range.
Kenvinchen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kain.
Kain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenvinchen counters with a left and a right that stings Kain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenvinchen misses with a wild body shot.
Kain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenvinchen backs up against the cage.
Kain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenvinchen dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Kenvinchen moves into the clinch.
Kenvinchen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenvinchen tries to land a front kick but Kain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kain.
No luck for Kain with that takedown attempt.
Kenvinchen wants to counter with a clinch but Kain pushes him away.
Kenvinchen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenvinchen misses with the combination.
Kenvinchen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenvinchen is breathing heavily.
Kain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain looks for a takedown but Kenvinchen sprawls well.
Kain misses with a few strikes there.
Kenvinchen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kain.
Kenvinchen closes the distance and pushes Kain back into the cage.
Kain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenvinchen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain is looking for a takedown.
Kenvinchen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenvinchen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kain wants to stand but Kenvinchen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenvinchen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kain presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kain wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenvinchen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kain has Kenvinchen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenvinchen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kain is looking for a takedown.
Kain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenvinchen is defending well.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
Kenvinchen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenvinchen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenvinchen looks to land a body kick but Kain moved away.
Kenvinchen clinches.
Kenvinchen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kain 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenvinchen throws a big shot that misses.
Kain tries to clinch but Kenvinchen moves out of range.
Kenvinchen rushes Kain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenvinchen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen has closed the distance and engaged Kain in a clinch.
Kain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenvinchen prevents it.
Kain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenvinchen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenvinchen instigates a clinch.
Kain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenvinchen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenvinchen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kenvinchen 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenvinchen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenvinchen throws a series of punches but Kain moves out of range.
Kenvinchen misses the shot to the body.
Kain tries to clinch there but Kenvinchen circles away.
Kenvinchen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kenvinchen.
Richard Kenvinchen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenvinchen has managed to clinch.
Kenvinchen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenvinchen darts in looking for a takedown but Kain gets double underhooks and turns Kenvinchen into the cage.
Kenvinchen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kain fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenvinchen. Kain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kain lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenvinchen off the cage and back into range.
Kenvinchen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenvinchen has Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
Kain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenvinchen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenvinchen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kain tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenvinchen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch.
Kain jabs Kenvinchen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenvinchen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenvinchen gets a clinch.
Kenvinchen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kain moves in looking to clinch but Kenvinchen pushes him off.
Kenvinchen has Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenvinchen has time to react.
Kain darts in looking for a takedown but Kenvinchen gets double underhooks and turns Kain into the cage.
Kenvinchen has managed to clinch.
Kenvinchen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenvinchen has Kain up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenvinchen lands with a light punch inside.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kain wants to clinch up but Kenvinchen keeps it at a distance.
Kain cracks a nice hook into Kenvinchen's ribs.
Kenvinchen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenvinchen ducks under a wild hook from Kain.
Kain misses with a wild combination.
Kenvinchen clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot by Kain.
Kain lands with a nice body punch.
Kain scores with a jab to the head.
Kenvinchen drives through and clinches with Kain against the cage.
Kain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenvinchen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenvinchen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenvinchen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenvinchen has managed to clinch.
Kenvinchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kain, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenvinchen lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenvinchen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kain coming out on top.
Kenvinchen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kain.
Kain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kain!
Kain is looking to clinch but Kenvinchen is avoiding it.
Kenvinchen slips a straight right by Kain.
Kenvinchen tries to bum rush Kain with a series of wild strikes but Kain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenvinchen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kain tries for a takedown but Kenvinchen manages to get underhooks.
Kenvinchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenvinchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kenvinchen.
Lonnie Kain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Kenvinchen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kenvinchen is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Kenvinchen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenvinchen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Kenvinchen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rail Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kitano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki. Rail Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rail Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kitano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kitano counters by moving into the clinch.
Kitano breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Kitano throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kitano pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitano breaks the clinch.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Kitano tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kitano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Sendou Kitano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Gracie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Kitano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitano prevents the takedown attempt.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Kitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Kitano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kitano scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitano.
Kitano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Kitano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kitano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Forest Hill Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kitano trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sendou Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Kitano pushes him off.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitano motions for Gracie to come forward. Kitano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Kitano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitano with a body shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie forces Kitano back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kitano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kitano working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kitano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Kitano lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Kitano lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitano misses its target.
Gracie moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sendou Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kitano circles away easily
and Kitano counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kitano has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano breaks from the clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Kitano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie darts in and clinches Kitano up against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Kitano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Kitano misses.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sendou Kitano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kitano.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kitano's sensitive parts.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Kitano.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Kitano counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitano.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kitano as he avoids it easily.
Kitano moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie darts in and clinches Kitano up against the cage.
Gracie letting Kitano take a breather here.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rail Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano blocks an uppercut.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Kitano.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitano avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie is looking to slow Kitano down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitano scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie tries a low kick but Kitano avoids it.
Sendou Kitano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Kitano scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top.
Kitano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitano scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitano connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
That kick from Kitano tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitano, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am so happy to continue winning like my early days. One day I'll bring the belt back to Shibuya! '.
In defeat, Rail Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the fuck I paid all of y'all for!?!?'.
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