|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan Lverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Kaluhiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan Lverson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allan Lverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Kaluhiwa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lverson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaluhiwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaluhiwa is trying to break the clinch but Lverson is controlling him.
Lverson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lverson decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lverson is controlling Kaluhiwa's posture.
Kaluhiwa wants to stand but Lverson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lverson wants to sweep here but Kaluhiwa controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lverson's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaluhiwa misses with a double jab.
Kaluhiwa throws a series of punches but Lverson moves out of range.
A left lands for Kaluhiwa.
Kaluhiwa looks to land a combination. Lverson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaluhiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kaluhiwa. Those never looked like landing.
Kaluhiwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Lverson closes the distance and clinches.
Lverson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lverson controlling Kaluhiwa's posture.
Kaluhiwa wanted to stand there but Lverson had control of the position.
Lverson pulls Kaluhiwa in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaluhiwa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa is working an open guard so Lverson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lverson dodges the punch combination from Kaluhiwa.
Lverson dodges the punch combination from Kaluhiwa.
Kaluhiwa looks to land a combination but Lverson avoids it well.
Kaluhiwa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaluhiwa swinging wildly here.
Lverson shoots in and drives through. Kaluhiwa sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kaluhiwa does no damage.
Lverson rushes Kaluhiwa and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lverson.
Lverson leaning against his opponent.
Lverson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaluhiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Kaluhiwa does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lverson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Allan Lverson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaluhiwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lverson backs up against the cage.
Kaluhiwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lverson moves into the clinch.
Lverson tries to pull guard but Kaluhiwa won't allow it.
Lverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaluhiwa to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lverson.
Lverson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Lverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lverson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaluhiwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lverson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaluhiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaluhiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lverson dodges the punch combination from Kaluhiwa.
A combination from Kaluhiwa does no damage.
Lverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaluhiwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kaluhiwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lverson tries to clinch there but Kaluhiwa circles away.
Allan Lverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kaluhiwa.
Ezekiel Kaluhiwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Kaluhiwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaluhiwa throws a series of punches but Lverson avoids them all with ease.
Kaluhiwa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kaluhiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lverson.
Kaluhiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaluhiwa duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaluhiwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaluhiwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lverson moves forwards but Kaluhiwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaluhiwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lverson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaluhiwa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Lverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaluhiwa feints a jab promting Lverson to slip. Kaluhiwa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lverson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kaluhiwa.
Lverson drives through and clinches with Kaluhiwa against the cage.
Kaluhiwa is trying to push Lverson away but Lverson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaluhiwa being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa stops a takedown attempt from Lverson.
Lverson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lverson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaluhiwa wants to stand but Lverson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Kaluhiwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lverson slips a jab and a cross from Kaluhiwa.
A jab from Kaluhiwa does it's job there.
Lverson tries to clinch up.
Kaluhiwa lands with a shot to the body.
Lverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lverson shoots in for a takedown but Kaluhiwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaluhiwa looks to land a combination. Lverson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaluhiwa scores with a nice head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaluhiwa.
Kaluhiwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaluhiwa throws a right and a left that Lverson avoids nicely.
Kaluhiwa blocks a head kick by Lverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaluhiwa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lverson misses with a wild body shot.
Kaluhiwa connects with a single shot there.
Lverson moves in looking to clinch but Kaluhiwa pushes him off.
Kaluhiwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaluhiwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaluhiwa lands a body shot.
Lverson tries to clinch up but Kaluhiwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaluhiwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left and a right from Kaluhiwa both land. Nice combination.
Kaluhiwa clobbers Lverson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaluhiwa stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa dips to his left and cracks Lverson with an uppercut!
Lverson dodges the punch combination from Kaluhiwa.
Lverson misses with the combination.
Kaluhiwa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lverson back to the cage. Kaluhiwa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lverson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaluhiwa lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Kaluhiwa. Those never looked like landing.
Kaluhiwa connects with a single shot there.
Lverson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lverson lands a left hand.
Lverson goes for a takedown attempt but Kaluhiwa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Lverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa throws a series of punches but Lverson moves out of range.
Kaluhiwa scores with a nice right hand.
Lverson tries to clinch but Kaluhiwa moves out of range.
Kaluhiwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaluhiwa lands a jab to the nose.
Lverson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kaluhiwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ezekiel Kaluhiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lverson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaluhiwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lverson.
Lverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaluhiwa.
Lverson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluhiwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaluhiwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaluhiwa throws out a powerful jab.
Kaluhiwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lverson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaluhiwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lverson lands a nice elbow.
Lverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaluhiwa smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluhiwa misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Kaluhiwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaluhiwa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Kaluhiwa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
