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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Topnoi KitanoFightGym (ranked 3985 p4p, 3803 weight class) and Cristofer Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Topnoi KitanoFightGym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristofer Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KitanoFightGym fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Topnoi KitanoFightGym has been cut.
KitanoFightGym has taken the fight to the clinch.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
Nunes is trying to push KitanoFightGym away but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nunes's defenses.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KitanoFightGym lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
KitanoFightGym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nunes.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes blocks the body kick.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body
and KitanoFightGym moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nunes's defenses.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow just above Nunes 's eye.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topnoi KitanoFightGym dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topnoi KitanoFightGym's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nunes tries a low kick but KitanoFightGym avoids it.
Nunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KitanoFightGym instigates a clinch.
KitanoFightGym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment.
KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside.
Topnoi KitanoFightGym has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position.
KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cristofer Nunes has been cut.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
KitanoFightGym prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off.
KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position.
KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside.
Nunes wants to break free but KitanoFightGym has control.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nunes is trying to break free.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but KitanoFightGym has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topnoi KitanoFightGym dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
KitanoFightGym is looking to clinch.
KitanoFightGym tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cristofer Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KitanoFightGym tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KitanoFightGym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
KitanoFightGym thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KitanoFightGym takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and KitanoFightGym moves out of range easily.
Nunes scores with a leg kick.
Cristofer Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym throws a low kick but Nunes avoids it.
Nunes gets tackled into the cage by KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym maintains the clinch.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow that stopped Nunes in his tracks for a moment.
Nunes is trying to break free.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nunes takes an elbow to the forehead.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nunes can't break the clinch.
KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to break free but KitanoFightGym has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by KitanoFightGym.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling him.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes is trying to break free.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow just above Nunes 's eye.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling him.
KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
KitanoFightGym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cristofer Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KitanoFightGym rushes Nunes and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topnoi KitanoFightGym showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KitanoFightGym, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topnoi KitanoFightGym!
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