Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
McCewen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalama.
McCewen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Kalama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCewen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCewen manages to avoid it.
McCewen with the inside leg kick.
A big left from McCewen misses. #CL#
Kalama closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCewen.
Kalama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen blocking some punches.
McCewen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCewen or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalama.
Kalama lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCewen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kalama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen tries to circle away but Kalama has him pinned against the cage.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kalama throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch.
McCewen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCewen.
Kalama thuds a left hand into McCewen's body.
Kalama takes one on the button.
Kalama works over McCewen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen tries to move into range but Kalama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
McCewen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalama cracks a nice hook into McCewen's ribs.
Kalama swings for the body but McCewen moves out of range.
McCewen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCewen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
Kalama is looking to wear down McCewen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalama just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Kalama.
Kalama takes a swing at McCewen's ribcage but misses.
McCewen drops his hands momentarily and Kalama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalama drops McCewen with a big left hand! McCewen is injured, injured bad! Kalama jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
A very excited looking Roy Kalama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Lupsaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupsaka's head backwards.#TD#
Lupsaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kalama to the ground. Lupsaka is now in Kalama's guard.
Lupsaka working some strikes from top position.
Lupsaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupsaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupsaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalama has wrist control.
Lupsaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Lupsaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lupsaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lupsaka wants to pass the guard but Kalama is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lupsaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupsaka postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it.
Lupsaka postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it. #T1#
Lupsaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lupsaka advances position into side control!
Lupsaka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lupsaka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalama is letting Lupsaka control him for a moment.
Kalama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Kalama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupsaka in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kalama looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lupsaka turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka!
An out of breath Herio Lupsaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Roy Kalama had this to say: 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 582
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Kalama misses with a wild body shot.
Kalama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalama misses its target.
Kalama stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov throws a hook but Kalama blocks it.
Kalama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kalama misses its intended target.
Kalama missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kalama slips under a jab.
Kalama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kalama.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Kalama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Petrov lunges at Kalama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalama's hand.
Kalama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalama's head. #ROC2#Kalama is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Petrov has cracked Kalama with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Petrov lands another huge swinging hook and Kalama tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kalama, before Petrov can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pyotr Petrov!
Roy Kalama was interviewed post fight and said 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Rusev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalama did well to prevent Rusev getting side control.

Kalama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rusev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kalama back against the cage.#BC2#
Kalama breaks the clinch.
Rusev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalama works the jab nicely.
Kalama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.#TD#
Rusev drives through with a takedown into Kalama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalama controlling Rusev's posture.
Kalama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rusev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rusev postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it.
Rusev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalama is retaining full guard.
Rusev throwing strikes from guard but Kalama blocks nicely.
Rusev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusev trying to control but Kalama is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rusev postures up in Kalama's guard and throws a big left but Kalama blocks it. #SUB#
Rusev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rusev throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Kalama controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev prevents Kalama from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalama stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rusev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kalama cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Kalama circles away easily
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rusev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalama swivels and escapes.#T3#
Rusev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rusev.
Roy Kalama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusev.
Rusev shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalama sprawls well. He's pushed Rusev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Kalama.
Kalama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Kalama sends Rusev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalama is motioning to the referee to let Rusev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalama circles away.
Kalama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalama throws a monster overhand right that drops Rusev! Kalama follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
After winning the bout, Roy Kalama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Kalama lands a jab to Chegwin's midsection.
Chegwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Chegwin checks a leg kick.
Chegwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chegwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chegwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalama 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.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
Kalama misses with a double jab.
Chegwin misses with a hook to the body
and Kalama counters with a nice uppercut.
Chegwin takes a swing at Kalama's ribcage but misses.
Chegwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalama tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
Kalama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Chegwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalama misses with a hook.
Kalama misses the body punch
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chegwin throws a jab when Kalama was well out of range.
Kalama throws a lazy right hand but Chegwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
Kalama lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Chegwin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kalama.
Chegwin misses with a wild combination.
Kalama scores with a shot to the body.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Kalama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chegwin.#T2#
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
It looked like Chegwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Kalama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Chegwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalama doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Kalama is rocked!
Kalama leaves his chin hanging out and Chegwin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kalama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roy Kalama spoke after the fight, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Fook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fook lands a leg kick that knocks Kalama off balance momentarily.
Fook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fook with a jab.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Fook looks to land a body kick but Kalama moved away.
As Fook tries to get set, Kalama tries to push him back and clinch up but Fook manages to avoid the attempt.
Fook cracks Kalama with an open hand slap.
Fook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalama's hands.
Fook misses with a hook. Kalama ducked under it nicely.
As Fook tries to get set, Kalama tries to push him back and clinch up but Fook manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Fook as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalama checks a leg kick.
Fook throws a lazy right hand but Kalama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Fook.
Fook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalama.
Fook wants to clinch.
As Fook tries to get set, Kalama tries to push him back and clinch up but Fook manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalama staying out of range there.
Fook scores with a nice strike.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalama walks into a stiff left hand from Fook.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Fook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fook misses the jab.
Kalama tries to counter by clinching up but Fook breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fook.
Kalama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fook throws out a loose jab but Kalama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fook digs a good body shot into Kalama's ribs.
Fook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fook wants to clinch.
Kalama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Kalama is rocked!#T3#
Kalama gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fook gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). See How Fook!
A victorious See How Fook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Roy Kalama had this to say: 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Kalama does no damage.
Jab, jab by Battuga - just one landing.
Kalama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battuga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kalama is rocked!
Kalama walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Battuga swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Roy Kalama had this to say: 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Kalama cracks Seto with an open hand slap.
Kalama connects with a body shot.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto misses with a looping left.
Seto misses with a hook
and Kalama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seto checks a leg kick.
Seto throws a jab when Kalama was well out of range.
Seto takes one to the side of the head.
Seto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalama is just out of range.
Seto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalama off the cage and back into range.
Kalama stuns Seto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seto misses with a hook. Kalama ducked under it nicely.
Seto fails with the takedown.#T1#
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seto.
Kalama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seto moves away.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Seto throws an overhand right that lands on Kalama's shoulder, as Kalama tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama connects with a right hand. Seto shakes it off.
Seto swings widly with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seto misses with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a straight right hand.
Kalama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalama misses the target.
Seto looks to land a right hand but Kalama moved out of range.#T2#
Seto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seto slips under a jab.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seto misses with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalama throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Seto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalama after a bit of a struggle.
Seto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalama prevents it. #BC2#
Kalama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Nice cross by Kalama.
Seto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalama.
Kalama throws out a loose jab but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Seto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalama.
Kalama jabs Seto right on the nose. Seto blinks but takes it well.
Kalama takes one to the side of the head.
Kalama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalama connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalama.
Seto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalama.
Seto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalama. Seto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalama slips under a jab from Seto.
Seto misses with an uppercut
and Kalama counters with a nice body shot.
Kalama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kalama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seto.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalama cracks Seto with a good jab.
Kalama loads up on a big right hand but Seto slips the punch.
Seto ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Kalama misses the shot to the body.
Kalama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seto checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kalama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Seto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seto is looking to advance position but Kalama won't allow it.
Seto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Seto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Seto is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalama frees his head quite easily.
Seto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama tries to hold on but Seto postures up.#SUB#
Seto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalama shrugs it off. #T1#
Seto wants to take Kalama's back but he can't do it this time.
Seto content just to control the position here.
Seto wants to control but Kalama has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kalama is not content to let Seto control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Seto is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seto wants to control but Kalama is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kalama is defending against the submission attempts here by Seto.
Seto wants to free his trapped foot but Kalama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seto controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seto is trying to control. Kalama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Seto thows a huge punch but Kalama dodges it nicely.
Seto is pressing down on Kalama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalama is holding on for now. #SUB#
Seto is trying to work for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
Seto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seto slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Seto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Seto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalama sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalama trying to control but Seto postures up.
Seto is pressing down on Kalama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalama is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seto wants to control but Kalama is keeping him busy.
Seto trying to pass the guard but Kalama defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Seto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Seto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalama was well out of range. Poor timing from Seto.
Seto shoots in and drives through. Kalama sprawls well.
Seto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalama throws out a powerful jab.
Seto staying out of range there.
Seto tries to clinch up.
Seto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalama lands a jab to Seto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalama counters with a left to the body.
Kalama with a jab.
Kalama clobbers Seto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kalama connects with a body shot.
Seto misses the shot to the body.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seto checks a leg kick.
Roy Kalama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalama throws a body punch but Seto moves out of range.
Seto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seto throws the left hand but Kalama avoids the punch easily.
Kalama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalama.
Kalama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Seto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seto closes the distance and clinches up with Kalama, looking for a takedown. Seto pushes Kalama against the cage but Kalama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy.
Seto shoots and misses
and Kalama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalama missing with a left hand there. Seto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalama scores with a shot to the body.
Seto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Kalama coming out on top.
Seto shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto misses with a left hand
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Seto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalama.
Seto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seto throws a right hand that misses
and Kalama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seto is defended easily by Kalama.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Kalama.
Seto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Seto misses with a few strikes there.
Kalama lands a slapping body shot.
Kalama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalama lands a nice shot to the body.
Seto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama scores with the left hand. Seto knows he should have avoided that one.
Seto misses with a straight left.
Kalama lands a glancing blow to the side of Seto's head.
Kalama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seto misses with a takedown
letting Kalama counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kalama really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kalama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalama slips under a jab from Seto.
Seto swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Kalama counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seto! Kalama lets Seto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Seto is rocked!
Seto throws a right hand that misses
and Kalama scores with a counter punch that sends Seto to the canvas! Kalama smells blood - he's punishing Seto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
Roy Kalama is the new welterweight champion!
Roy Kalama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Chabazian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chabazian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalama lands a body shot.
Kalama lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!
Kalama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalama pounces like a tiger and cracks Chabazian with a vicious hook! Chabazian is down but not out! Kalama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Kalama!
Our winner, Roy Kalama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly wants to clinch but Kalama slips to the side
and Kalama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Kalama had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalama lands with a right hand.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Kalama circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalama misses with the combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kalama takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Roy Kalama has been cut.
Kalama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalama is defending well for now.
Kalama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kalama breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kalama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kalama lands with a right to the head.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalama avoids it.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow. #BC2#
Kalama breaks from the clinch.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalama lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalama circles away.
Kalama sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kalama scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Kalama has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalama is defending well for now.
Kelly avoiding damage as Kalama throws knees to the body.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Kalama.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalama wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly avoiding damage as Kalama throws knees to the body.
Kalama blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalama blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalama tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Kalama is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Kalama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Kalama is avoiding it.
Kelly moves out of range as Kalama throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kalama manages to circle out of the way.
Kalama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalama. Kalama gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
Kalama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kalama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Kalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Kalama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kalama has closed the distance and engaged Kelly in a clinch.
Convicted Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalama throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kalama lands a right hand.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Kalama is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kalama breaks from the clinch.
Kalama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Kalama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama moves out of range.
Kalama shoots and misses #CL#
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kalama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kalama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Kalama in his tracks for a moment.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalama avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Convicted Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roy Kalama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
Kalama dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kalama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalama avoids it.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalama.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly. #T3##BC2#
Kalama breaks the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama is having none of it.
Kalama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kalama blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kalama can't get the takedown.
Kalama scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalama.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama is having none of it.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Kalama.#T4#
Kalama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kalama misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Kalama circles away.
Kelly wants to clinch
and Kalama counters with a two punch combo.
Kalama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly tries to move into range but Kalama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Kalama. #CL2#
Kalama clinches with his opponent.
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kalama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Kalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kelly darts in trying to clinch
and Kalama counters with a nice body shot.
Kalama misses with a head kick.
Kalama dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Kalama is avoiding it.
Kalama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalama swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kalama lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Kalama.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Kalama on that attempt. #T1#
Kalama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalama throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly is looking to counter the offense by Kalama and move into the clinch.
Kalama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kalama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalama lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalama jabs at Kelly's body.#CL2#
Kalama moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalama.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short left from Kalama.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kalama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #T3#
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kalama.
Kelly taking a breather.
Roy Kalama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalama tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Kalama back against the cage.
Kalama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Kalama is rocked!
Kelly has Kalama pressed against the cage. He pushes Kalama back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kelly throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kalama crashing to the floor! Kelly piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kalama is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Kelly!
Convicted Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Roy Kalama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Petrova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalama.
Petrova misses with a two punch combination.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrova was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Kalama moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kalama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalama is looking to clinch but Petrova is avoiding it.
Kalama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
A nice side step and Petrova releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrova.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrova throws a good cross that connects.
Kalama tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Petrova to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrova throws a nice looking combination but Kalama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrova.
Kalama ducks under a wild hook from Petrova.
Kalama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Mikhail Petrova has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalama avoids the body shot from Petrova.
Kalama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrova manages to circle out of the way.
Petrova avoids the body shot from Kalama.
Kalama moves in looking to clinch but Petrova pushes him off.
Kalama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrova swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kalama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalama throws a leg kick
enabling Petrova to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrova moves away.
Petrova lands the left hand.#CL#
Kalama moves into the clinch.
Kalama swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrova works on Kalama's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalama lands a left hand.
Kalama working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Petrova.
Kalama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrova is defending well for now.
Petrova lands a hook 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!
Kalama doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kalama working aggressively here.
Kalama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petrova misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalama swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrova misses with the head strike.
Petrova's coach down at Level Up MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalama prevents a body shot from Petrova.
Kalama lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrova prevents a body shot from Kalama.
Petrova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrova backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrova.
Kalama blocking some punches.
Kalama throws a head punch that misses.
Petrova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrova misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalama blocks an uppercut.
Petrova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalama misses with the head strike.
Petrova blocks a body shot from Kalama.
Kalama lands a right hand.
Kalama swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrova blocks a body shot from Kalama.
Kalama blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Petrova prevents a body shot from Kalama.
Kalama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalama.
Kalama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Petrova.
Petrova throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalama throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrova.
Petrova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrova lands a right hand.
Kalama lands with a light punch inside.
Kalama misses with a punch to the body.
Petrova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrova throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrova uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Roy Kalama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Petrova's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Petrova misses. #CL#
Kalama instigates a clinch.
Petrova misses with some punches.
Petrova misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Kalama.
Kalama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalama lands with a right to the head.
Petrova throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalama.
Kalama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrova swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalama uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrova working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalama.
Petrova swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kalama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrova managing to block the knees to the body from Kalama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalama.
Kalama lands with a right to the head.
Petrova throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalama.
Kalama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrova can do to turn this around?
Kalama lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Petrova.
Kalama can't find room to land a body shot as Petrova controls the action.
Petrova misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrova.
Petrova misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalama.
Kalama scores with a shot to the side of Petrova's head.
Roy Kalama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalama lands a body punch.
Petrova swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalama scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Petrova misses with the head strike.
Kalama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrova prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrova backwards.
Kalama stalling.
Kalama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Kalama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalama missing with knees to the body.
Kalama blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Petrova.
Petrova blocks an uppercut.
Kalama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrova backwards.
Petrova prevents a body shot from Kalama.
Petrova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalama lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Kalama. #ROC#Petrova is rocked!
Petrova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalama.
Petrova is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalama finish him?
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrova working aggressively here.
Kalama lands a big right hand that drops Petrova! The killer instinct kicks in and Kalama finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kalama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
After winning the bout, Roy Kalama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Maxey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maxey. That's going to slow Kalama down.
Kalama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maxey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalama lands a nice shot that snaps Maxey's head back.
Maxey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalama.
Maxey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maxey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalama takes a step back to recover.
Kalama misses with a double jab
and Maxey counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maxey's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maxey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalama keeps control of Maxey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalama pushes Maxey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalama presses Maxey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Kalama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalama presses Maxey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Kalama.
Kalama trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kalama on the inside.
Maxey is trying to break the clinch but Kalama is controlling him.
Maxey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalama avoids the damage to the body.
Maxey dodges an elbow strike from Kalama.
Kalama lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalama.
Maxey wants to break free but Kalama has control.
Kalama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalama lands a nice shot to the body.
Maxey looks winded!
Kalama lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxey backwards.
Maxey working hard to break the clinch.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalama stalling. #T2#
Kalama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalama scores with a shot to the side of Maxey's head. #ROC#Maxey is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Maxey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxey is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalama finish him?
Kalama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxey backwards.
Kalama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxeys head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxey's brow.
Good body shot from Kalama.
Kalama is leaning against Maxey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalama.
Kalama lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maxey to his knees! Kalama keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
Our winner, Roy Kalama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Kalama stuffs the takedown.
Seto shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalama lands a jab to Seto's midsection.
Kalama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalama is fending him off so far but Seto persists. Nope, Kalama circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kalama forces Seto back against the cage and clinches.
Seto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalama controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kalama.
Seto takes a shot to the head.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto is working for takedown but Kalama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kalama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Seto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seto can't get the takedown.
Kalama lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Kalama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Setos head.
A shot in the inside from Kalama. #BC2#
Kalama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Seto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kalama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Seto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Seto drops back looking for a leg! Kalama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalama manages to kick Seto off! Seto jumps back into Kalama's guard. #SUB#
Seto drops back looking for a leg! Kalama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalama manages to kick Seto off! Seto jumps back into Kalama's guard.
Seto 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.
Seto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Seto tries for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!#SUB#
Seto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Seto tries for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
Seto trying to control the position but Kalama is working away.
Kalama gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Seto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Seto is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalama frees his head quite easily. #T4##SUB#
Seto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kalama can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seto wants to control the pace but Kalama is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Seto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalama shrugs it off.
Kalama has given up his back. Will we see Seto going for some submissions? #SUB#
Kalama won't enjoy being in this position. Seto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kalama is tapping - it's over boys! Seto picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Seto!
A relieved looking Junior Seto 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, Roy Kalama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'.

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Kalama wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez .
Kalama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez .
Kalama has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalama prevents it.
Kalama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kalama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalama wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalama.
A nice left hand lands by Kalama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Kalama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalama.#CUT#It looks like Frankie Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Kalama.
Kalama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kalama blocks a body shot from Rodriguez .
Kalama gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalama lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kalama as the two fighters clinch.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kalama.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Kalama gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike.
Kalama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Kalama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguez s head.
A short uppercut from Kalama. #T3#
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kalama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kalama rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Kalama is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Kalama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalama scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez 's head. #ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Kalama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalama finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kalama.
Kalama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Kalama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalama.
Good body shot from Kalama.
Kalama lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalama digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalama.
Kalama works on Rodriguez 's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Kalama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalama lands a nice uppercut.
Kalama pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kalama.
Kalama lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kalama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Rodriguez 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalama blocks the body kick.
Kalama tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Kalama rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalama struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Kalama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kalama.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Kalama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalama lands a left hand.
Kalama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Kalama lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kalama on the inside.
Kalama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalama throws a big uppercut that drops Rodriguez ! More strikes from Kalama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodriguez lies dazed against the cage as Kalama celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
Roy Kalama very nearly forgot to thank White Gorilla amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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