|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kalani (ranked 5935 p4p, 204 weight class) and Reinhard Stiglitz (ranked 3841 p4p, 164 weight class). Stiglitz has chosen Warriors Call by Volbeat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
210 cm
18
298 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stiglitz scores with a shot to the side of Kalani's head.
Kalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani feints and as Stiglitz raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiglitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stiglitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Stiglitz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stiglitz wants to sweep here but Kalani controlling him for the moment.
Kalani postures up in Stiglitz's guard and throws a big left but Stiglitz blocks it.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalani connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalani tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiglitz is retaining full guard.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
Stiglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalani is one step ahead there.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.
Kalani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiglitz pulls Kalani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalani 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here.
Stiglitz has Kalani pulled in close to control his posture.
Stiglitz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiglitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalani manages to get himself to full guard.
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stiglitz.
Kalani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiglitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.
Stiglitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stiglitz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiglitz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reinhard Stiglitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stiglitz closes the distance and clinches.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalani fails to pull guard.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Stiglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalanis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kalani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz gets through Kalani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiglitz misses with a knee strike.
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!
Kalani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stiglitz to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz digs a right hand into Kalani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalani's gas tank.
Stiglitz is struggling to control the position.
Stiglitz lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Stiglitz to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stiglitz throws an elbow but misses.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalani drops back down to his feet.
Kalani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiglitz walks away with a smile on his face. Kalani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stiglitz drops Kalani with a beautiful combination! Kalani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stiglitz is looking for the KO!
Kalani is rocked!
It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.
Kalani tries to keep at a distance but Stiglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Kalani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kalani's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kalani drops to his knees and Stiglitz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Reinhard Stiglitz thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ray Kalani stepped up to the mic, saying 'GEODUDE'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
