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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Stalberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalahu Kahala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Stalberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalberg throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalberg.
Stalberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalberg lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kahala sprawling to the canvas. Stalberg follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kahala hang on?
Kahala is rocked!
It looks like Kalahu Kahala has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahala is looking for a sweep. Stalberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Kahala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kahala controls his leg.
Kahala seems to have got his legs back now.
Kahala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kahala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stalberg's guard.
Kahala won't allow Stalberg to get back to his feet.
Kahala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalberg is keeping the position for now.
Kahala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stalberg wants to stand up but Kahala is controlling him.
Kahala tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalberg is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalberg wants to stand but Kahala is controlling the position.
Stalberg looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stalberg as he avoids it easily.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown but Stalberg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalahu Kahala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kahala closes the distance and clinches up with Stalberg, looking for a takedown. Kahala pushes Stalberg against the cage but Stalberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stalberg throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Stalberg scores with a three punch combo!
Stalberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalberg throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Kalahu Kahala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalberg misses with the combination.
Kahala shoots for a takedown but Stalberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Kahala with that takedown attempt.
Stalberg throws a right and a left that Kahala avoids nicely.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Stalberg sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Stalberg as Kahala shoots in.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stalberg as he jumps to the side.
Stalberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Stalberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahala closes the distance and clinches up with Stalberg, looking for a takedown. Kahala pushes Stalberg against the cage but Stalberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stalberg as Kahala shoots in.
Kahala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalberg swivels and escapes.
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Kahala dodges the punch combination from Stalberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala shoots in but no luck this time.
Kahala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahala tries for a kimura but Stalberg is defending well.
Kahala has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stalberg!
You get the feeling that Stalberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stalberg has worked his arm free - good work by Stalberg!
Kahala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Kahala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalberg parries the strikes from Kahala easily there. Kahala is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stalberg to escape.
Stalberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Stalberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stalberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalberg looks to throw the jab but Kahala is out of range.
Stalberg misses with a double jab.
Kahala takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Stalberg. That snapped Kahala's head back.
Nik Stalberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stalberg!
Kahala has a takedown stuffed.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stalberg as he jumps to the side.
Stalberg with a hook.
Stalberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahala. Kahala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalahu Kahala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kahala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stalberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahala stands and throws Stalberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kahala tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kahala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kahala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stalberg is pushing Kahala's head away, looking to escape. Kahala manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stalberg!
Stalberg is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kahala working for a guillotine from mount but Stalberg is in no mood to give up.
Stalberg really wants to buck Kahala off and get back to his feet.
Stalberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahala.
Kahala throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kahala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stalberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stalberg!
Kahala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stalberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kahala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahala looking for submissions off his back.
Stalberg prevents Kahala from improving his position.
Kahala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahala.
Kahala has his foot on Stalberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalberg works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahala is looking for a triangle but Stalberg pushes his legs off easily.
Kahala has his foot on Stalberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stalberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stalberg's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahala tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalberg is retaining full guard.
Kahala 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalahu Kahala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
That's time! Kahala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kahala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stalberg is fending him off so far but Kahala persists. Nope, Stalberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Stalberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stalberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stalberg lands with a hook. Kahala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stalberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kahala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stalberg pinned against the cage. Stalberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalahu Kahala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalberg lands with a cross.
Stalberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalberg misses with a double jab.
Stalberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahala shoots in but no luck this time.
Kahala slips a jab and a cross from Stalberg.
Stalberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalberg but Stalberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahala shoots in but Stalberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stalberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kahala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stalberg throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Stalberg looks to land a combination but Kahala avoids it well.
Kahala shoots in for a double leg but Stalberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Stalberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalberg dips to his left and cracks Kahala with an uppercut!
Stalberg throws a series of punches but Kahala moves out of range.
Kahala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stalberg scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stalberg circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Stalberg scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalberg stalks Kahala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kahala's face. Kahala staggers backwards, shaken.
Stalberg jabs at Kahala's body.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown but Stalberg shows good takedown defense.
Stalberg misses with a two punch combination.
Kahala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahala fails with the takedown.
Stalberg lands a jab to the head.
Stalberg misses with the combination.
No luck for Kahala with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahala.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalberg but Stalberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala shoots for a double leg takedown but Stalberg sprawls well. He's pushed Kahala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stalberg stuns Kahala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kahala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stalberg to the mat! Stalberg manages to get full guard.
Kahala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahala forces his way into half guard.
Stalberg is trying to stand back up but Kahala is controlling him
Kahala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stalberg really wants to buck Kahala off and get back to his feet.
Stalberg avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kahala.
Kahala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kahala is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stalberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stalberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kahala thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stalberg is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stalberg avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kahala.
Kalahu Kahala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalberg wants to try and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahala working for a guillotine from mount but Stalberg is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Stalberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stalberg 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Stalberg!
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