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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Calbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calbert is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here we Go. Tre Calbert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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155 lbs
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176 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kilo Kane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tre Calbert! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Calbert scores with a takedown into Kane's guard. Calbert advances to half guard. Calbert thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kane to regain full guard. Calbert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kane, up you get! Calbert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilo Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kane tries to clinch but Calbert is having none of it. Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Calbert is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Calbert throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Calbert throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Kane tries to advance to mount but can't. Calbert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calbert is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane tries to pass to full mount but Calbert defends it. Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kane is breathing heavily. Kane trying to control from half guard but Calbert is working away. Calbert has one foot on Kane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Kane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calbert sprawls well initially but Kane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Calbert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Calbert missing with punches from the bottom.
Calbert is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kane pushes down on Calbert's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kane works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calbert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Calbert striking from half guard on the bottom. Calbert kicks off Kane and gets to his feet. Calbert drives through with a takedown into guard. Calbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Calbert throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kane wants to stand but Calbert has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position. Calbert pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calbert keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. Kane is looking to stand up but Calbert won't let him. Kane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Calbert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Calbert blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Calbert is proving a slippery customer.
Calbert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Calbert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Calbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kane pulls Calbert into guard.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Calbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kane is trying to keep Calbert in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calbert lands a couple of digs. Calbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Calbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tre Calbert will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calbert sprawls well initially but Kane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Calbert is looking to escape. Calbert tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg. Kane gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Kane fails with the takedown and Calbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kane is trying to get back to full guard. Calbert decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane misses with a takedown and Calbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard. Calbert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kane wriggles free and stands up. Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Calbert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calbert. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilo Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Calbert gets to his feet. Kane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Calbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Calbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kane tries to clinch and Calbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Calbert wanted to stand there but Kane had control of the position. Kane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calbert's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Calbert scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane kicks Calbert off and gets to his feet. Kilo Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Kane closes the distance but Calbert moves to the side and Calbert counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard. Kane is working an open guard so Calbert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kane throws a head kick that misses and Calbert counters with a single leg into guard. Kane didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calbert is controlling him. Calbert gets to his feet - Kane follows without any prompting. Calbert closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage. Calbert gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calbert seems to be working for a kimura but Kane defends the submission attempt. Calbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calbert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calbert's back! Calbert is trying to get back to his feet but Kane has full control of the position and if anything, Calbert has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Calbert just trying to survive but Kane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Calbert staying busy and making it hard for Kane to control. Calbert trying to get back to his feet but Kane is in full control for now. Calbert is trying to break free.
Kane wants to control the position but Calbert frees himself and scrambles - Kane manages to regain control in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kane misses with a takedown and Calbert counters with a one-two to the body. Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Calbert counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kane wants to get back to his feet. Ground and pound from Calbert. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Calbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy body kick from Kane and Calbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard. Kane wants to sweep here but Calbert controlling him for the moment. Calbert gets to his feet - Kane follows without any prompting. Kane fails with the takedown and Calbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now. Calbert preventing the sweep. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calbert's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kane is working hard here to advance position. Calbert trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Calbert landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calbert won't allow Kane to sweep him here. Kane looking to control but Calbert passes into half guard.
Kane is staying active underneath Calbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Calbert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calbert lands in his opponent's guard. Calbert distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kane working a defensive guard here.
Calbert trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. Calbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Calbert with a nice head shot there. Calbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Calbert is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Kane darts in trying to clinch and Calbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Calbert is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows. Calbert throwing strikes but missing. Calbert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calbert working some strikes from top position. Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tre Calbert has got the better of the ground game so far. Kane keeping moving, preventing Calbert from controlling successfully. Kane controls Calbert momentarily but Calbert frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Calbert misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Calbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now. Kilo Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Calbert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kane, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane throws a push kick but Calbert slaps the foot to one side. Kane throws a chopping leg kick but Calbert manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Calbert has managed to clinch.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane taking a breather. Calbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calbert goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kilo Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Calbert. Calbert circles away from the clinch attempt and Calbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard. Calbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calbert. Kane wants to stand but Calbert is controlling the position. Tre Calbert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calbert defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Tre Calbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Calbert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Calbert!
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energy
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