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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Welch clinches with his opponent.
Kallaste is trying to push Welch away but Welch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kallaste stops a takedown attempt from Welch.
Kallaste working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Welch jumps guard.
Kallaste is fighting to break Welch's control of his arms but Welch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kallaste really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Welch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kallaste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kallaste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kallaste is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Welch has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kallaste is looking to defend but Welch has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kallaste! Welch pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kallaste taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glenn Welch!
After the big win, Glenn Welch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kurosaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kurosaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kallaste, who protects the arm well.
Kurosaki controlling the position.
Kallaste knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurosaki on the ground.#SUB2#
Kurosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kallaste is defending well.
Kurosaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kurosaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurosaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kurosaki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kurosaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kurosaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kallaste has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kurosaki has hold of Kallaste's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kallaste seems comfortable defending it but Kurosaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kallaste is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kallaste is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kurosaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akio Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Kallaste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reepo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reepo misses with a looping left.
Reepo misses with an uppercut. Kallaste saw that one coming.
Reepo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kallaste connects with a nice looking jab.
Reepo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallaste connects with a looping right hand.
Kallaste sizes up Reepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reepo ducks under a wild hook from Kallaste.
Reepo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reepo ducks right into an uppercut from Kallaste.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo swings for the body but Kallaste moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kallaste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reepo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kallaste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kallaste throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reepo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallaste's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kallaste's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reepo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kallaste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reepo.#T1#
Reepo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallaste.
Jab from Kallaste.
Kallaste looks to throw the jab but Reepo is out of range.
Reepo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kallaste counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kallaste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kallaste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reepo throwing a counter right hand but Kallaste manages to avoid it.
Reepo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Reepo.#CL#
Reepo pushes Kallaste up against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo has Kallaste pressed against the cage, preventing Kallaste from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reepo works on Kallaste's body with a couple of short punches.
Reepo digs a right hand underneath Kallaste's ribcage. Kallaste let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reepo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo digs a right hand underneath Kallaste's ribcage. Kallaste let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reepo lands a body punch. #T2#
Reepo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Reepo.
Kallaste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reepo tries to work over Kallaste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reepo cracks Kallaste with a nice body shot.
Reepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kallaste backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallaste.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Reepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallaste controls his hands.
Kallaste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Kallaste turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reepo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reepo lands a left hand.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallaste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo jumps guard but Kallaste stands there with Reepo around his waist. Reepo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kallaste fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Reepo.
Kallaste blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Kallaste is trying to force a seperation but Reepo has the dominant position.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kallaste to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Reepo.
Reepo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kallaste's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reepo misses with the head strike.
Kallaste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kallaste blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Reepo drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kallaste gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kallaste defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Reepo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A lazy left from Kallaste finds it's target.
A big right from Reepo misses.
Kallaste swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kallaste lands a glancing blow to the side of Reepo's head.
Reepo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reepo misses with a body shot.
Kallaste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reepo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallaste.
Reepo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo throws a right hand that misses
and Kallaste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reepo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallaste scores with a jab to the head.
Reepo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaspar Kallaste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallaste moves forwards but Reepo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Kallaste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kallaste moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallaste cracks a nice hook into Reepo's ribs.
Kallaste scores with a hook to the body. Reepo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kallaste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallaste cracks a nice hook into Reepo's ribs.
A lazy left from Reepo finds it's target.
Reepo staying out of range there.#CL#
Reepo has Kallaste up against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo working some nice short punches in the 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!
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Reepo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallaste.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallaste's elbow.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Kallaste holds him up against the cage and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Kallaste has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reepo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reepo.
Kallaste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reepo has him pressed against the cage.
Reepo misses with some punches.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Kallaste has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Reepo - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Reepo on the inside. #T3#
Reepo digs a right hand into Kallaste's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kallaste's gas tank.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reepo gets through Kallaste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallaste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallaste blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallaste's elbow.
Reepo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kallaste's efforts to push away.
Reepo tries to throw a body punch but Kallaste avoids it by throwing Reepo back against the cage.
Reepo tries a body shot but Kallaste blocks it.
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
Reepo lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reepo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kallaste backwards.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallaste's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reepo.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Kallaste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallaste.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Kallaste turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kallaste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallaste controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Reepo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo misses with the head strike.
Reepo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Reepo 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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kallaste digs a good hook to Reepo's body.
Reepo throws an off balance right hand
and Kallaste counters with a nice uppercut.
Reepo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallaste looks to throw the jab but Reepo is out of range.
Reepo takes one to the side of the head.
Kallaste looks to land a right hand but Reepo moved out of range.
Reepo throws a hook but Kallaste avoids it easily.
Reepo throws a body punch but Kallaste moves out of range.
Kallaste works Reepo's body with a nice hook.
Reepo slips under a jab from Kallaste.
Reepo is looking to counter the offense by Kallaste and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reepo misses.
Kallaste scores with a decent looking hook.
Reepo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reepo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kallaste cracks Reepo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reepo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kallaste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallaste connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallaste scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Reepo is rocked!
Kallaste sizes up Reepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Reepo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallaste lands a nice looking body shot.
Reepo seems to have got his legs back now.
Reepo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kallaste moves out of range as Reepo strikes.
Kallaste unleashes a big counter combination but Reepo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Kallaste misses.
A swing and a miss from Kallaste.
Reepo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallaste.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kallaste! But no joy.
Kallaste jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kallaste might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Nice cross by Kallaste.#T2#
Kallaste with a nice cross.
Kallaste slips a straight right by Reepo.
Kallaste is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reepo with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reepo. Kallaste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reepo throws a body punch but Kallaste moves out of range.
Reepo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kallaste to score with a decent uppercut.
Reepo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Kallaste.
A combination from Kallaste does no damage.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaspar Kallaste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reepo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kallaste cracks Reepo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Reepo closes the distance and clinches.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Kallaste forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Reepo.
A body shot lands from Reepo.
Reepo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reepo is leaning against Kallaste and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Reepo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallaste.
Kallaste blocking some punches.
Reepo lands an uppercut.
Reepo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallaste's elbow.
Reepo gets through Kallaste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallaste prevents a body shot from Reepo. #T4#
Reepo lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Reepo.
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!
Reepo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reepo lands a shot to the body.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallaste blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallaste.
Reepo tries to work over Kallaste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reepo.
Kallaste blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallaste's elbow.
Jay Reepo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallaste is trying to force a seperation but Reepo has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspar Kallaste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reepo 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
A victorious Jay Reepo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kallaste catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallaste throws a good cross that connects.
Burrows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burrows throws a hook but Kallaste avoids it easily.
Kallaste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows is looking to counter the offense by Kallaste and move into the clinch.
Kallaste moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallaste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Burrows forces Kallaste back against the cage and clinches.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallaste walks away with a smile on his face. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kallaste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Kallaste breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burrows jumps guard but Kallaste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Burrows avoiding damage.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Burrows pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Burrows has his feet on Kallaste's thighs here. He's pushed Kallaste off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kallaste screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stuart Burrows! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallaste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallaste jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallaste was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Kallaste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallaste paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Russell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallaste, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to break free.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russell tries a knee to the head but Kallaste blocks it.
Russell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell keeps control of Kallaste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell. #T1#
Russell is working Kallaste over against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallaste.
Kallaste throws a head punch that misses.
Russell has Kallaste pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Kallaste sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Kallaste lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.
Kallaste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallaste misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallaste lands with a shot to the body.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Kallaste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kallaste lands a jab to the head.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaspar Kallaste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell looks for a takedown but Kallaste sprawls well.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kallaste.
Kallaste is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kallaste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Kallaste scores with a nice strike.
Kallaste misses with a hook.
Russell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallaste lands with an overhand left.
Russell throws a head kick but Kallaste moves out of range.
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Russell has Kallaste up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Russell drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Russell is working an open guard so Kallaste takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Russell slips a jab from Kallaste.
Kallaste works the jab nicely.
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallaste circles away.
Kallaste thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallaste as he connects with a hook.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Kallaste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Russell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell throws a series of punches but Kallaste avoids them all with ease.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kallaste jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Kallaste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell wants to clinch up but Kallaste keeps it at a distance.
Kallaste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kallaste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Russell drives through and clinches with Kallaste against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kallaste or not.
Russell prevents Kallaste from breaking the clinch.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallaste just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Russell breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Kallaste does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallaste works over Russell's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Russell closes the distance and pushes Kallaste back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell. #T2#
Russell wants a takedown.
Russell leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Kallaste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Kallaste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kallaste fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.#T3#
Kallaste lands with a nice combination. Russell backs away looking to recover.
Kallaste misses with a body shot.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Kallaste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallaste moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallaste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Kallaste.
Russell misses with the combination.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell closes the distance but Kallaste moves to the side
enabling Kallaste to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallaste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Russell darts in and clinches Kallaste up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4##BC2#
Russell breaks the clinch.
Kallaste lands a head shot.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell has Kallaste pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallaste manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Kallaste dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallaste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallaste rather than just go for the knockout.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Russell manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kallaste decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Kallaste cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallaste.
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Russell is looking to clinch.
Kallaste throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Kallaste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallaste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Kallaste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kallaste lands a right hook to the body.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallaste throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Kallaste connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Kallaste lands a nice hook to Russell's body. Russell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Kallaste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kallaste misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kallaste avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Russell decides to pull guard.
Russell wants to stand but Kallaste is controlling the position.
Russell wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Kallaste decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russell, up you get!
Kallaste cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Kallaste gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Kallaste throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Russell is rocked!
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallaste but Kallaste pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.
Russell wants to clinch but Kallaste slips to the side
and Kallaste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallaste finish him?
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Devin Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallaste misses the target.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.
Devin Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
and Kallaste counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Russell! He's just covering up as Kallaste starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspar Kallaste!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kaspar Kallaste waved his t-shirt featuring Falcon Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials III
Date: Jan 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Four has closed the distance and engaged Kallaste in a clinch.
Four jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallaste walks away with a smile on his face. Four gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Four shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Four does no damage.
Kallaste throws a series of strikes that have Four backpedaling.
Four closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kallaste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Four moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Four pulls Kallaste into guard.
Four has a closed guard, preventing Kallaste from standing up. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Four is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Four wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kallaste is now in half guard.
Kallaste tries to stand and escape but Four is controlling the position.
Four is holding on to half guard well.
Kallaste is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Four manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Four has an active guard here but Kallaste has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Four is trying to maintain the position but Kallaste is very close to passing his half guard.
Four tries to get to full guard but Kallaste has control of the leg.
Four is pressing down on Kallaste's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspar Kallaste.
I think Kallaste has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kaspar Kallaste!
Kaspar Kallaste tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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