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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16069 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pitbull moves into the clinch.
Kaleva jumps guard but Pitbull stands there with Kaleva around his waist. Kaleva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaleva wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitbull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaleva uses from the top position.
Kaleva looking to sit in guard and control but Pitbull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (0) vs (2) Pitbull
Kaleva looking to control.
Pitbull won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (2) Pitbull
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva is looking to pass into half guard but Pitbull pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pitbull is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (4) Pitbull
Kaleva has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
Kaleva has his hands on Pitbull's head, controlling the position.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (4) vs (4) Pitbull
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva is looking to advance position but Pitbull has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaleva (4) vs (8) Pitbull
Pitbull looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pitbull wants to control the pace but Kaleva is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull controlling from the full mount.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Kaleva prevents Pitbull from taking his back.
Kaleva wants to hold on but Pitbull pushes him away.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Kaleva is trying to escape the mount but Pitbull keeps good control and instead manages to take Kaleva's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (4) vs (11) Pitbull
Pitbull looking for the RNC.
Kaleva is really stuck here.
What can Kaleva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Pitbull won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kaleva turns into Pitbull and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (6) vs (11) Pitbull
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.
Kaleva trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitbull looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitbull looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitbull! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaleva (6) vs (15) Pitbull
Kaleva is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull working away.
Kaleva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Kaleva wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Pitbull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitbull is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaleva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva controlling the position well.
Kaleva is pressing down on Pitbull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Pitbull advances to half guard.
Pitbull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaleva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull controlling the pace.
Kaleva is looking to control Pitbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaleva avoid being mounted?
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Pitbull frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (6) vs (18) Pitbull
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Pitbull controlling his opponent.
Pitbull avoids the attempt from Kaleva to control.
Pitbull controlling from mount.
Pitbull pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kaleva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaleva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Pitbull keeps him under control.
Kaleva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaleva working a defensive guard but Pitbull manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (6) vs (21) Pitbull
Pitbull trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to improve position but can't.
Pitbull trying to control the position but Kaleva is working away.
Kaleva is trying to improve his position.
Kaleva prevents Pitbull from moving into mount.
Kaleva is trying to improve his position.
Pitbull wants to control but Kaleva is keeping him busy.
Kaleva tries to improve position but can't.
Kaleva wants to control but Pitbull postures up.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Pitbull has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaleva (6) vs (23) Pitbull
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull avoids the attempt from Kaleva to control.
Kaleva is looking to get to half guard.
Pitbull controlling from the full mount.
Kaleva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (26) Pitbull
Pitbull really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaleva.
Pitbull not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pitbull's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to control his opponent's hands but Pitbull gets his hands free.
Pitbull keeps control of the position as Kaleva tries to break free.
Pitbull is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kaleva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Kaleva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull controls the action.
Pitbull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaleva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Pitbull wants to pass to mount but Kaleva is defending the position.
Kaleva trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaleva is looking to control Pitbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaleva avoid being mounted?
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Kaleva gets full guard.
Pitbull passes Kaleva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Kaleva wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Kaleva wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Pitbull has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (6) vs (29) Pitbull
Pitbull taking a breather here.
Pitbull tries to advance to mount but Kaleva denies him.
Kaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitbull has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaleva (6) vs (31) Pitbull
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to hold on but Pitbull pushes him away.
Pitbull controlling his opponent.
Kaleva is desperately trying to improve his position but Pitbull has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaleva tries to improve his position but instead Pitbull has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (34) Pitbull
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pitbull's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kaleva is in bad spot here.
Pitbull biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Pitbull 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.
Kaleva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pitbull.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull wins on points by 34 to 6.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7999 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16069 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (4) Kaleva
Henry Jr is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry Jr, who protects the arm well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Henry Jr is working away.
Kaleva is working to tighten his grip on Henry Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henry Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kaleva is really squeezing tight and eventually Henry Jr passes out! Kaleva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 5632 p4p, 488 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16131 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Serhey Rishkinov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Serhey Rishkinov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rishkinov (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rishkinov is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
Rishkinov gets full guard.
Kaleva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (0) vs (5) Kaleva
Rishkinov's coaches at Lombard MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaleva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Kaleva is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaleva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Kaleva is trying for a kimura here. Rishkinov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kaleva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
After winning the bout, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 24558 p4p, 662 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaleva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kaleva (4) vs (0) Johnson
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.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaleva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaleva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaleva is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaleva to get the leverage.
Kaleva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shaka Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1099 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16420 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Valparaiso. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kaleva tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaleva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaleva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Kaleva
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaleva keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaleva sneaks back into half guard.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva gets back to full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (4) Kaleva
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Kaleva defends easily.
Kaleva 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kaleva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaleva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kaleva is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaleva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kaleva's guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson stands and throws Kaleva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (9) vs (4) Kaleva
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Kaleva struggling a bit here.
Kaleva is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaleva wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaleva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaleva is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaleva can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaleva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Kaleva is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva gets full guard.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kaleva's guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaleva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson pushes down on Kaleva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaleva is looking to improve his position.
Kaleva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaleva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kaleva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Kaleva defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaleva is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaleva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Kaleva is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaleva avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Kaleva is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaleva trying to control here.
Kaleva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (9) vs (8) Kaleva
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Kaleva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (11) vs (8) Kaleva
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (14) vs (8) Kaleva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaleva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Kamden Jackson 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.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klein Magrina (ranked 6986 p4p, 597 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 16410 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Klein Magrina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaleva. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magrina (0) vs (4) Kaleva
Magrina is trying to improve his position.
Magrina stops Kaleva from passing to mount.
Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magrina is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva trying to control the action but Magrina is working from the bottom.
Magrina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva controlling from side mount.
Kaleva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magrina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magrina can't do much from the bottom here.
Magrina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magrina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magrina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva is trying to control the action in half guard but Magrina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magrina trying to control here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but Magrina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaleva to get the leverage.
Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magrina (0) vs (7) Kaleva
Magrina is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaleva tries to advance to mount but Magrina denies him.
Kaleva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magrina! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magrina (0) vs (9) Kaleva
Magrina tries to hold on but Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva controlling his opponent.
Magrina is trying to escape the mount.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Magrina is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrina is squirming around, avoiding Kaleva's attempts to control the action.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaleva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magrina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Magrina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magrina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaleva tries for a kimura but Magrina is defending well.
Magrina tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magrina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaleva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magrina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Magrina is working away.
Kaleva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magrina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaleva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magrina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrina, who protects the arm well.
Magrina is trying to control Kaleva's posture but Kaleva avoids it.
Kaleva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Magrina is defending well.
Magrina struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva working away.
Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaleva trying to control the action but Magrina is working from the bottom.
Magrina can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Magrina is defending well.
Kaleva trying to control the action but Magrina is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magrina is looking for a sweep.
Kaleva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magrina manages to get back to half guard.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magrina defends it well.
Magrina wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magrina is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Magrina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva prevents Magrina from improving his position.
Kaleva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magrina (0) vs (12) Kaleva
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Magrina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva tries for a kimura but Magrina is defending well.
Magrina is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Magrina is defending well.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Magrina is defending well.
Magrina wants to control but Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magrina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaleva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magrina wants to control but Kaleva postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrina, who protects the arm well.
Magrina tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
Magrina can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaleva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Magrina is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries for a kimura but Magrina is defending well.
Kaleva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrina, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Magrina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magrina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magrina keeps working.
Magrina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magrina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magrina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magrina is doing well to control the position and prevent Kaleva from advancing to side control.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Magrina is a slippery customer.
Magrina wants to get back to full guard.
Magrina trying to hold on to Kaleva's head to control him but Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Magrina is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magrina is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Kaleva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magrina wants to get back to full guard.
Kaleva trying to control from half guard but Magrina is working away.
Kaleva prevents Magrina from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva wants to pass to mount but Magrina is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleva wins on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4251 p4p, 435 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 7966 p4p, 621 weight class). Ki Duk comes to the ring accompanied by north korea's national anthem. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Bong Ki Duk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ki Duk tries to sprawl but Kaleva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ki Duk (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Ki Duk trying to control here.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ki Duk is refusing to be controlled, as Kaleva sits in half guard.
Ki Duk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ki Duk is trying to control but can't.
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Ki Duk is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Ki Duk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk manages to get to full guard.
Kaleva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ki Duk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ki Duk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ki Duk! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ki Duk (4) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (4) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ki Duk is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Ki Duk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ki Duk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleva tries to pass to full mount but Ki Duk defends it.
Kaleva is still trying to improve position.
Kaleva wants to control but Ki Duk is keeping him busy.
Ki Duk tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ki Duk is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy.
Ki Duk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is working for a kimura but Ki Duk is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Ki Duk is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Ki Duk is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ki Duk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Harris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaleva should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Kaleva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris stalls.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaleva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Kaleva.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Donk. Harris catches Kaleva right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Kaleva is rocked!
Kaleva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaleva is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Kaleva's takedown attempt.
Kaleva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaleva seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris is stalling here.
Kaleva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaleva.
#T2#
Harris is stalling here.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaleva.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaleva can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Harris. #BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalevas head.
Harris has Kaleva pressed against the cage, preventing Kaleva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Kaleva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaleva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Kaleva goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaleva shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaleva.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaleva looks winded!#CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaleva looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.#CL#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris lands an elbow inside that Kaleva shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Ahti Kaleva's cut even more.#T4#
Kaleva tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Kaleva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris lands a hook that stumbles Kaleva back into the cage. Harris follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kaleva to the canvas! Harris pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kaleva has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
Bastien Harris took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 5684 p4p, 570 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngata clinches up with Kaleva and pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva won't allow Ngata to sweep him here.
Kaleva trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
Kaleva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngata is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva seems to be working for a kimura but Ngata defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva drops back looking for a leg! Ngata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngata manages to kick Kaleva off! Kaleva jumps back into Ngata's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngata has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (2) vs (0) Kaleva
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngata trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaleva has his foot on Ngata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngata works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
Ngata trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Ngata preventing the sweep.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva has an active guard here but Ngata has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaleva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngata (2) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ngata is trying to break free.
Kaleva gets his hands free as Ngata looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ngata has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ngata can't escape the position.
Kaleva working for the choke.
Kaleva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ngata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kaleva.
Ngata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kaleva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ngata is defending well though. Kaleva let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is not going to allow Ngata to sit and survive in this position.
Ngata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kaleva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ngata is now in Kaleva's guard. A big mistake from Kaleva there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (4) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ngata escapes and throws Kaleva's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (7) vs (4) Kaleva
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaleva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ngata working away.
Kaleva is not content to let Ngata control the position.
Kaleva regains half guard.
Ngata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ngata slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is still trying to improve position.
Kaleva trying to hold on to Ngata's head to control him but Ngata postures up.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngata passes Kaleva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Kaleva regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ngata won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Ngata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ngata continues to stall.
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Ngata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (10) vs (4) Kaleva
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to escape the mount.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaleva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngata tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngata controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
Kaleva wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Ngata is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngata to get the leverage.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Ngata controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngata takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Tangaroa Ngata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 5646 p4p, 568 weight class) and Marc Dupuis (ranked 22609 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupuis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Ahti Kaleva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ahti Kaleva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marc Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (0) Dupuis
Kaleva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dupuis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Dupuis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupuis looks winded!
Kaleva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupuis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaleva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupuis is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but Dupuis defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva is working for a kimura but Dupuis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Kaleva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupuis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupuis is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Kaleva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kaleva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaleva seems to be working for a kimura but Dupuis defends the submission attempt.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva not doing much here.
Kaleva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupuis! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (5) vs (0) Dupuis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaleva looking to secure an arm triangle but Dupuis defends it well.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaleva has control of Dupuis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dupuis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dupuis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaleva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva wants to finish this one by submission but Dupuis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaleva.
Kaleva looking for a guillotine from mount but Dupuis is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva controlling the pace for now.
Kaleva has isolated one of Dupuis's arms. Dupuis looking to fight him off but Kaleva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahti Kaleva!
A relieved looking Ahti Kaleva 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, Marc Dupuis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Johnson (ranked 2557 p4p, 309 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 5081 p4p, 524 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ahti Kaleva enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Don Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kaleva against the cage.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Kaleva up, before dumping him to the ground. Kaleva manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Kaleva
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.
Kaleva is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Kaleva is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva manages to get to full guard.
Johnson won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Kaleva keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pushing down on Kaleva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaleva is looking to improve his position.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Kaleva
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Kaleva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaleva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva prevents Johnson from taking his back.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Kaleva is squirming around nicely.
Kaleva working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaleva is still trying to improve position.
Kaleva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Kaleva is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Kaleva defends the submission attempt.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Kaleva is defending the position.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaleva is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaleva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaleva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kaleva won't allow it.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kaleva won't allow it.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaleva avoid being mounted?
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kaleva is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kaleva is trying to control but can't.
Kaleva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaleva! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Kaleva
Johnson has hold of Kaleva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaleva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (2) Kaleva
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Don Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4581 p4p, 482 weight class) and Vincent Groza (ranked 6973 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahti Kaleva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Groza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaleva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (0) Groza
Groza tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Groza trying to control here.
Groza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaleva is working for an americana but Groza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kaleva was thinking about the submission.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Groza keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groza wants to sweep but no luck.
Groza has Kaleva pulled in close to control his posture.
Kaleva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaleva (2) vs (4) Groza
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
Groza wants to free his trapped foot but Kaleva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Groza sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Groza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Groza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Groza has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (7) Groza
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groza tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Groza wants to take his opponent's back but Kaleva doesn't allow it.
Kaleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (2) vs (10) Groza
Kaleva rolls, trying to escape but Groza keeps control of the position.
Kaleva just trying to survive but Groza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groza has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Groza slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Groza controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kaleva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaleva wants to control his opponent's hands but Groza gets his hands free.
Groza controls the action.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Groza is trying to stick to Kaleva's back but Kaleva is turning into Groza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Groza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaleva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (4) vs (10) Groza
Groza 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.
Kaleva has gone for a leg lock! Groza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (4) vs (12) Groza
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Groza from controlling successfully.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Groza has picked Kaleva up and slammed him! Kaleva can't keep hold of the triangle and Groza manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (4) vs (15) Groza
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Groza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Groza prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Groza trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Groza happy to just control the position for now.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Kaleva is trying to control Groza's posture but Groza avoids it.
Kaleva looking for a sweep but Groza has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaleva (4) vs (17) Groza
Groza controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Groza wants to control the pace but Kaleva is squirming around nicely.
Groza controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaleva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (4) vs (20) Groza
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control the position but Groza manages to sink in the hooks.
Groza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Groza breaks the grip.
Groza has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Groza biding his time, looking for the opening.
Groza controlling well, preventing Kaleva from escaping the position.
Kaleva prevents Groza from getting a body triangle.
Groza is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kaleva is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva breaks Groza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (6) vs (20) Groza
Groza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaleva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (6) vs (22) Groza
Groza content to stall in guard here.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groza defends well.
Groza content to stall in guard here.
Kaleva wants to control the position but Groza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Groza has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (6) vs (25) Groza
Kaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Groza content just to control the position here.
Kaleva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (28) Groza
Groza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva staying busy and making it hard for Groza to control.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
Groza is riding his opponent, not letting Kaleva buck him off.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Groza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaleva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Groza has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (6) vs (31) Groza
Groza trying to control.
Kaleva tries to escape but Groza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groza not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groza wins on points by 31 to 6.
Vincent Groza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Angelo Suarez (ranked 3514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4396 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelo Suarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Angelo Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaleva shoots in and gets a takedown into Suarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva passes Suarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (5) Kaleva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Suarez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kaleva off and cradles Suarez's limp body as Kaleva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ahti Kaleva!
An out of breath Ahti Kaleva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drew Sexton (ranked 9162 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4386 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ahti Kaleva enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drew Sexton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sexton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sexton pulls guard.
Sexton wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva trying to control but Sexton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Sexton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva trying to control but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Sexton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva passes Sexton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sexton wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sexton sees it coming and defends easily.
Sexton wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sexton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
A very excited looking Ahti Kaleva 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 3209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalazzar Scar (ranked 3594 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kalazzar Scar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaleva gets tackled into the cage by Scar. Scar maintains the clinch.
Kaleva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kaleva to the mat. Kaleva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaleva (0) vs (2) Scar
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scar trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Scar slows the pace down in half guard.
Scar is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scar to get the leverage.
Kaleva gets back to full guard.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Scar pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Scar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Scar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (2) Scar
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva trying to control from half guard but Scar is working away.
Scar wants to get back to full guard.
Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scar is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
Scar is not content to let Kaleva control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scar wants to get back to full guard.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva passes Scar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scar actively working from the bottom here.
Scar looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scar manages to get to full guard.
Scar looking for a guillotine here but Kaleva defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Scar keeps moving.
Scar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaleva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaleva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaleva stopping the sweep attempt from Scar.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Scar keeps moving.
Scar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Scar is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Scar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaleva controls the pace.
Kaleva pushing down on Scar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaleva trying to control from half guard but Scar is working away.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva tries to pass to full mount but Scar defends it.
Kaleva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scar sees it coming and defends easily.
Scar is trying to maintain the position but Kaleva is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scar sees it coming and defends easily.
Scar looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scar is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Scar has his feet on Kaleva's thighs here. He's pushed Kaleva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kaleva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalazzar Scar!
After winning the bout, Kalazzar Scar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaleva defends it nicely.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleva circles away.
Kaleva throws out a counter right but Martins avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martins to the mat! Martins manages to get full guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaleva is in close to Martins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Martins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Martins, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Martins felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Martins from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Whiston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaleva to the ground. Whiston is now in Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Kaleva being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Whiston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaleva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiston won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Kaleva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kaleva has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet. #SUB2#
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whiston as he jumps to the side.
Whiston fails with a takedown attempt.
Whiston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Kaleva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiston's head.#T3#
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whiston pulls Kaleva in close to prevent any damage.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Whiston 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaleva is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Whiston looking to control.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Kaleva chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiston's head.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kaleva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whiston swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whiston is defended easily by Kaleva.
Kaleva tries for a takedown but Whiston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaleva.
Whiston is looking to regain half guard here but Kaleva keeps moving and retains side control.
Whiston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaleva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whiston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Whiston tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaleva off and has taken his back!
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaleva.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaleva for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Kaleva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whiston off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whiston controlling well, preventing Kaleva from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Ahti Kaleva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaleva.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
#T2#
Whiston has good solid back control here.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Kaleva. #T3#
Whiston has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whiston controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
Kaleva trying to control but not successfully.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Kaleva rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Whiston is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kaleva rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
Kaleva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whiston's guard. Nice work there by Kaleva.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kaleva postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva throws an elbow that misses. Whiston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaleva's guard. Nice move by Whiston!#REVR#
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is pushing down on Kaleva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaleva is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
That's time! Whiston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaleva.
A quick step to the side and Whiston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaleva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaleva somewhat.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whiston quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaleva is nestled in close to Whiston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaleva.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
Kaleva trying to control the pace.
Kaleva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiston's head. #T1#
Kaleva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaleva thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Whiston gets back to full guard.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaleva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard. #REVR#
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Whiston pushes his legs off easily.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
Whiston 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.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kaleva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whiston content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaleva defends well and Whiston ends up having to push Kaleva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaleva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Whiston. No joy for Kaleva on that attempt.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but Whiston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kaleva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaleva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Whiston tries to buck Kaleva off but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva is chipping away with strikes.
Whiston tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Kaleva working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaleva wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston wants to control but Kaleva postures up.
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahti Kaleva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaleva 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 10005 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4393 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Kaleva. Kaleva maintains the clinch.
Kaleva is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko has Kaleva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaleva tumbling to the mat - Emelianenko dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (0) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaleva holds on and takes a little breather.
Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaleva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Kaleva's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Kaleva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (2) Kaleva
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaleva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva stalling.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Kaleva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (5) Kaleva
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaleva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Kaleva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaleva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaleva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (5) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to escape the position.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Kaleva looks to control.
Emelianenko is trying to stick to Kaleva's back but Kaleva is turning into Emelianenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaleva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (7) Kaleva
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaleva defends it easily.
Kaleva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Emelianenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kaleva is looking to defend but Emelianenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kaleva! Emelianenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kaleva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon 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.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4374 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Eldison (ranked 22393 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lucio Eldison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eldison shoots in but no luck this time.
Eldison shoots in and drives through. Kaleva sprawls well.
No luck for Eldison with that takedown attempt.
Ahti Kaleva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Eldison.
Eldison drives through and clinches with Kaleva against the cage.
Eldison prevents the takedown attempt.
Eldison pulls guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Eldison keeps moving.
Kaleva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Eldison is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eldison is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva not doing much here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Eldison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva is looking to advance position but Eldison won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is just content to waste time from the top position. Eldison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kaleva is looking to pass into half guard but Eldison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eldison is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (0) vs (2) Eldison
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eldison preventing the sweep.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (0) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
Eldison is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaleva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldison working away.
Eldison swings around for an armbar but Kaleva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eldison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eldison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eldison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (7) Eldison
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eldison is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eldison has picked Kaleva up and slammed him! Kaleva can't keep hold of the triangle and Eldison manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (10) Eldison
Kaleva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eldison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eldison trying to mount his opponent but Kaleva defends it.
Kaleva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eldison is working away from the top position though.
Eldison wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is defending well.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Eldison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eldison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pulling down on Eldison's head to control his posture.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eldison looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Eldison passes Kaleva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is defending against the submission attempts here by Eldison.
Eldison wants to take a breather but Kaleva is having none of it.
Eldison prevents Kaleva from improving his position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Eldison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (13) Eldison
Eldison wants to finish this one by submission but Kaleva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eldison.
Kaleva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eldison.
Eldison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaleva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eldison is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eldison to get the leverage.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eldison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva trying to control here.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eldison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kaleva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eldison is looking to defend but Kaleva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eldison! Kaleva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eldison taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kelmendi connects with a jab.
Kaleva misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Kaleva gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaleva working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kaleva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kelmendi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
A victorious Ahti Kaleva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Klajdi Kelmendi spoke after the fight, saying 'I WILL BE BACK TO GET WHAT IS MINE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaleva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kaleva.
Ahti Kaleva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaleva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaleva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaleva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaleva's head.
Kaleva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaleva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaleva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Kaleva looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kaleva throws a lazy uppercut
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
Cage scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Cage finds it's way through Kaleva's defenses.
Cage lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kaleva - he's out on his feet here! Cage follows up with another monster hook that separates Kaleva from consciousness! Kaleva falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cage stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Cage!
After winning the bout, Johnny Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
UGD 56:Palmer Vs Ferreira
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaleva ducks right into an uppercut from Ritter.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaleva.
Nice shot by Ritter.#CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Ritter connects with the punch.
A left lands for Ritter.
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Kaleva moves away and avoids it.
Ritter looks to land a right hand but Kaleva moved out of range.
Kaleva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ritter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaleva.
Kaleva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaleva goes for a double leg but Ritter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritter continues to drive forward.
Ritter with a nice cross.
Kaleva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Kaleva.
Ritter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritter connects with a body shot that sends Kaleva's belly button to the back.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaleva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Ritter.#T1#
Ritter throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaleva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaleva.
Kaleva being controlled here momentarily.
Ritter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ritter winds up and cracks Kaleva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ritter is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Ritter has control of the leg.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Ritter sits in half guard.
Ritter 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.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaleva manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Kaleva blocks nicely.
Ritter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaleva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ritter distracts Kaleva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Ritter controlling him for the moment.
Ritter working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter works over Kaleva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ritter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Ritter connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ritter won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Ritter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ritter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Ritter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaleva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaleva taking some punishment here, with Ritter in his half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Ahti Kaleva's cut even more.
Ritter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Ritter sits in half guard.
Kaleva is trying to stand up here but Ritter is controlling him well.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ritter connects with a nice short shot to Kaleva's temple. #CUT#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ahti Kaleva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Ritter!
Our winner, Sylvester Ritter, 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.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva and Tsumetai Nettaigyo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsumetai Nettaigyo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaleva rushes Nettaigyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nettaigyo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nettaigyo jumps into guard, dragging Kaleva to the mat.
Kaleva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (0) Nettaigyo
Kaleva wants to control but Nettaigyo is keeping him busy.
Kaleva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nettaigyo is defending well.
Nettaigyo being controlled for a moment.
Nettaigyo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Nettaigyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nettaigyo wants to control but Kaleva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nettaigyo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaleva's guard! Nice work there by Nettaigyo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (3) vs (2) Nettaigyo
Nettaigyo wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Nettaigyo from controlling successfully.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Nettaigyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nettaigyo stopping the sweep attempt from Kaleva.
Nettaigyo wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Nettaigyo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaleva is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nettaigyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Nettaigyo controlling him for the moment.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Nettaigyo from controlling successfully.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nettaigyo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nettaigyo wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva has his foot on Nettaigyo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nettaigyo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nettaigyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaleva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nettaigyo has managed to get both his arms back between Kaleva's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nettaigyo trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nettaigyo is aware though and is defending well.
Nettaigyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nettaigyo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva has an active guard here but Nettaigyo has managed to pass into half guard.
Nettaigyo trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva wants to sweep but Nettaigyo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (5) Nettaigyo
Kaleva tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kaleva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to improve position but can't.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nettaigyo seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaleva is not content to let Nettaigyo control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nettaigyo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nettaigyo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (8) Nettaigyo
Kaleva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nettaigyo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Nettaigyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva looking to control.
Kaleva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nettaigyo stacks Kaleva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nettaigyo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (11) Nettaigyo
Kaleva tries to buck Nettaigyo off but Nettaigyo is having none of it.
Nettaigyo tries to move to full mount but Kaleva actually manages to regain half guard.
Nettaigyo wants to control but Kaleva is keeping him busy.
Kaleva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for subs from the bottom but Nettaigyo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (14) Nettaigyo
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaleva regains half guard.
Kaleva gets back to full guard.
Nettaigyo looking to pass the guard.
Nettaigyo trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Nettaigyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaleva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nettaigyo has managed to get both his arms back between Kaleva's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nettaigyo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (3) vs (17) Nettaigyo
Kaleva looking for a sweep but Nettaigyo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaleva (3) vs (19) Nettaigyo
Nettaigyo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nettaigyo tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Nettaigyo avoids the attempt from Kaleva to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva is controlling an arm, preventing Nettaigyo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nettaigyo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kaleva to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kaleva (3) vs (22) Nettaigyo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva just trying to survive but Nettaigyo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kaleva prevents Nettaigyo from getting a body triangle.
Kaleva tries to escape the position.
Kaleva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nettaigyo's guard. Nice work there by Kaleva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (5) vs (22) Nettaigyo
Nettaigyo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nettaigyo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nettaigyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaleva defends it easily.
Nettaigyo keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nettaigyo looking to control.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nettaigyo is keeping the position for now.
Nettaigyo looking to control.
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nettaigyo is retaining full guard.
Kaleva looking to sit in guard and control but Nettaigyo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (5) vs (24) Nettaigyo
Nettaigyo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nettaigyo is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nettaigyo is one step ahead there.
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nettaigyo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (5) vs (27) Nettaigyo
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Kaleva wants to control but Nettaigyo postures up.
Kaleva is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (7) vs (27) Nettaigyo
Nettaigyo tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nettaigyo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nettaigyo wins on points by 27 to 7.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caholic tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caholic to the ground. Caholic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaleva lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva trying to control but Caholic is working from the bottom.
Kaleva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Caholic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caholic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caholic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caholic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caholic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caholic trying to keep a closed guard but Kaleva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kaleva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Caholic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Caholic has been cut.
Kaleva works over Caholic with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Caholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva cracks Caholic with a solid left hand.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva stands up over Caholic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Caholic is rocked!
Caholic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Caholic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Caholic felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Caholic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
A very excited looking Ahti Kaleva 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.
Al Caholic spoke after the fight, saying 'Suck It'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Ahti Kaleva. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kaleva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fleming is trying to defend but Kaleva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming has Kaleva pulled in close to control his posture.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaleva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fleming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fleming has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (2) Kaleva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaleva is in trouble now - Fleming has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (5) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva tries to hold on but Fleming pushes him away.
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kaleva is squirming around, avoiding Fleming's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is controlling an arm, preventing Fleming from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control but Kaleva is having none of it.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva tries to reverse the position but Fleming maintains control.
Fleming jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaleva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaleva tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fleming looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva prevents Fleming from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming controlling the position.
Kaleva is trying to improve his position.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaleva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Fleming gets to mount! Kaleva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fleming (7) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaleva is desperately trying to improve his position but Fleming has a good base and remains in mount.
Fleming wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fleming has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fleming (10) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva tries to break free.
Fleming is persistently looking for the submission but Kaleva is defending it well.
Fleming is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
Fleming doesn't have the hooks in and Kaleva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (10) vs (4) Kaleva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Fleming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaleva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Fleming has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva has gone for a leg lock! Fleming slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (12) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleming seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaleva for as long as he can get away with.
Fleming advances to half guard.
Fleming is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is trying to control. Kaleva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaleva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fleming seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fleming is keen to just control but Kaleva is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaleva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is pushing down on Kaleva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaleva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleming has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva looks winded!
Fleming is trying to work for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Fleming drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fleming as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaleva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fleming! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva throws a right and a left that Miles Iii avoids nicely. #CL2#
Miles Iii drives through and clinches with Kaleva against the cage.
Kaleva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miles Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaleva wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miles Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miles Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahti Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles Iii lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
A big left from Kaleva misses.
Miles Iii lands an overhand right.
Miles Iii thuds a left hand into Kaleva's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii throws a head kick but Kaleva moves out of range.
Kaleva doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles Iii circles away.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
It seemed like Miles Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Miles Iii. That snapped Kaleva's head back.
Miles Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaleva eats them both and turns towards Miles Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Kaleva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles Iii digs a good body shot into Kaleva's ribs.
Miles Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Kaleva loads up on a big right hand but Miles Iii slips the punch.
Kaleva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Miles Iii defending well as Kaleva loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Miles Iii gets caught napping as Kaleva dives in and scores a takedown. Miles Iii manages to retain guard.
Kaleva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaleva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kaleva trying to control but Miles Iii is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miles Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaleva.
Miles Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miles Iii has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaleva working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kaleva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miles Iii trying to control the position.
Kaleva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaleva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaleva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kaleva postures up.
Miles Iii 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.
Miles Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaleva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaleva stands up over Miles Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaleva controlling from the top position.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva distracts Miles Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Kaleva passes Miles Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miles Iii has hold of Kaleva's hands but Kaleva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miles Iii is looking to improve his position.
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Kaleva is working for a kimura but Miles Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Miles Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Kaleva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaleva winds up and cracks Miles Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahti Kaleva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kaleva misses with a combination
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Miles Iii.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Kaleva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miles Iii clobbers Kaleva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaleva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miles Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaleva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles Iii.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miles Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miles Iii clobbers Kaleva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaleva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miles Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Kaleva.
Miles Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miles Iii dips to his left and cracks Kaleva with an uppercut!
Miles Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Kaleva misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Kaleva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaleva showed some decent athleticism there.
Miles Iii is looking to improve his position.
Kaleva trying to control the pace.
Miles Iii is staying active underneath Kaleva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaleva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaleva lands strikes from half guard.
Miles Iii wants to improve his position but Kaleva is controlling well.
Kaleva is pressing down on Miles Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles Iii is holding on for now. #T2#
Miles Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaleva in particular looking to stall.
Kaleva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva works his way into side control.
Kaleva grinds an elbow into Miles Iii's temple.
Kaleva is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Miles Iii tries to buck Kaleva off but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva landing a few strikes. #T3#
Kaleva scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Miles Iii is rocked!
Kaleva grinds an elbow into Miles Iii's temple.
Miles Iii is still in real trouble! Can Kaleva finish him?
Kaleva looks up at the clock and then as Miles Iii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kaleva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miles Iii taking a bit of punishment here - Kaleva scoring with strikes.
Miles Iii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miles Iii is trying to improve his position.
Kaleva lands a strong strike to the head of Miles Iii. That's dazed him! Kaleva looking to finish here. Miles Iii is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kaleva lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
A victorious Ahti Kaleva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Larson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaleva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Larson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaleva has his hands clasped together but Larson extends and breaks Kaleva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Larson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Larson!
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaleva leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kaleva. No joy for Machado on that attempt.
Kaleva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kaleva. Those never looked like landing.
Kaleva tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Kaleva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaleva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado 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.#T1#
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado 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.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaleva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva is trying to keep Machado in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Kaleva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Machado pulls Kaleva in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaleva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva 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#
No joy there for Kaleva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Kaleva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Machado working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machado looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Kaleva works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaleva stacks Machado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaleva!
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaleva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleva avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kaleva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Kaleva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Kaleva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position. #T1#
Machado 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.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow. #SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado controls Kaleva momentarily but Kaleva frees himself.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.#T2#
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.#SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaleva postures up.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Kaleva finish him?#SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Machado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Machado felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Machado from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva has his takedown stuffed
and Bentos counters with a series of strikes. Kaleva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaleva throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Bentos counters with a crisp one two that drops Kaleva! Bentos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kaleva to his feet! Kaleva is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Kaleva is rocked!
No joy there for Bentos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Kaleva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaleva fails with the takedown
and Bentos counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fray Bentos!
After the fight, Fray Bentos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schneeger.#CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Kaleva misses with an uppercut. Schneeger saw that one coming.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schneeger as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Schneeger.
Kaleva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schneeger tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schneeger to the ground. Schneeger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schneeger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaleva misses with a body shot.
Kaleva throws a right hand that Schneeger ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneeger also avoids with ease.
Kaleva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schneeger's waist but Schneeger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaleva off to one side.
Dick Schneeger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Kaleva.
Schneeger connects with a single shot there.
Schneeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaleva throws a nice looking combination but Schneeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schneeger is looking to counter the offense by Kaleva and move into the clinch.
Kaleva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Schneeger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Schneeger!
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Highland Games 192
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleva.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Kaleva shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaleva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaleva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Kaleva.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Kaleva avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaleva looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahti Kaleva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson throws a combination. Kaleva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Kaleva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dandy Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaleva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaleva throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Kaleva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaleva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaleva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaleva's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a head kick that Kaleva semi-blocks.
Swanson scores with a one two! Kaleva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Kaleva is rocked!#CUT2#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kaleva misses.
Oh Kaleva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaleva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaleva seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Kaleva's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaleva tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Swanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Kaleva avoids nicely.
Kaleva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2##TD#
Kaleva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Swanson is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard. #REVB#
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swanson has passed into side control.
Swanson working away.
Swanson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaleva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swanson landing strikes. #T3#
Swanson working the ground and pound but Kaleva is defending the strikes.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Kaleva trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Kaleva regains half guard.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaleva is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaleva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swanson throwing shots but Kaleva is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Swanson is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Kaleva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaleva defending well though.
Swanson is nestled in close to Kaleva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaleva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahti Kaleva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Kaleva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaleva scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaleva.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaleva takes a step back to recover.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kaleva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Swanson is trying to hold Kaleva in close to prevent damage but Kaleva has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Kaleva seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Swanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaleva is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swanson controlling the position.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kaleva stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swanson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson controls Kaleva momentarily but Kaleva frees himself.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Swanson working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Kaleva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Swanson covers up, he's hurt! Kaleva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaleva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaleva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
A relieved looking Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dandy Swanson had this to say: 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Event:
Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaleva enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaleva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Machado keeps trying to improve his position.
Machado is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaleva passes into side control.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaleva off and has taken his back!
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Machado breaks the grip.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kaleva fending off the submission attempt from Machado.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado tries to keep control of the position but Kaleva is staying busy.#T2#
Kaleva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Machado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kaleva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigan Machado!
A victorious Rigan Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Emiliodingko throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kaleva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emiliodingko is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Emiliodingko's brow.
Emiliodingko looks winded!
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Fedro Emiliodingko's cut even more.
Kaleva scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Emiliodingko is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Fedro Emiliodingko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaleva postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Emiliodingko's head off the mat! Emiliodingko is out! He's out! Kaleva jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Our winner, Ahti Kaleva, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva throws a hook but Emiliodingko blocks it.
Emiliodingko is breathing heavily.
Emiliodingko moves away from the strike by Kaleva.
Emiliodingko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kaleva.
Emiliodingko throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kaleva gets a double leg takedown into Emiliodingko's guard.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Fedro Emiliodingko has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaleva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emiliodingko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaleva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaleva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaleva working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva is working Emiliodingko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaleva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Emiliodingko is rocked!
Kaleva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Emiliodingko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
My spies in Total Combat Fighting inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Emiliodingko, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Emiliodingko felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Emiliodingko from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Emiliodingko misses with a combination
#CL#
and Kaleva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emiliodingko misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Kaleva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Emiliodingko regains guard immediately.
Emiliodingko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaleva throws a strike but Emiliodingko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emiliodingko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaleva is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Total Combat Fighting inform me that Emiliodingko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kaleva working for a triangle but Emiliodingko defends it easily.
Emiliodingko wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emiliodingko's guard. #REVR#
Emiliodingko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kaleva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emiliodingko dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Emiliodingko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Emiliodingko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Emiliodingko from controlling successfully.
Emiliodingko won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emiliodingko trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Emiliodingko from controlling successfully.
Kaleva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaleva managing to control the position. #T2#
Emiliodingko trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaleva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kaleva is in close to Emiliodingko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emiliodingko working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaleva is working Emiliodingko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaleva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva 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. #T3#
Emiliodingko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emiliodingko, not yet.
Emiliodingko has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaleva is looking to work some ground and pound but Emiliodingko has wrist control.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emiliodingko's head.
Emiliodingko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaleva.
Emiliodingko trying to control the position.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emiliodingko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaleva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emiliodingko wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving. #SUB#
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emiliodingko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emiliodingko stopping the sweep attempt from Kaleva.
Kaleva controlling the position.
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emiliodingko is one step ahead there.
Kaleva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emiliodingko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva 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#
Jab, jab by Emiliodingko - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.#TD#
Kaleva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emiliodingko did well to prevent Kaleva getting side control.
Kaleva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emiliodingko can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaleva lands a nice short elbow.
Emiliodingko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaleva.
Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaleva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaleva postures up in Emiliodingko's guard and throws a big left but Emiliodingko blocks it.
Kaleva throwing strikes from guard but Emiliodingko blocks nicely.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emiliodingko is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva won't allow Emiliodingko to sweep him here.
Emiliodingko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kaleva stopping the sweep attempt from Emiliodingko.
Kaleva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaleva is in close to Emiliodingko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emiliodingko is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva is looking to advance position but Emiliodingko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kaleva is looking to improve his position but Emiliodingko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emiliodingko looking to control but Kaleva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Kaleva is squirming around, avoiding Emiliodingko's attempts to control the action.
Kaleva is desperately trying to improve his position but Emiliodingko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaleva is squirming around, avoiding Emiliodingko's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Emiliodingko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaleva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaleva tries to hold on but Emiliodingko postures up.
Kaleva is working to get back to half guard.
Emiliodingko tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Kaleva is controlling an arm, preventing Emiliodingko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Emiliodingko looking to control but Kaleva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emiliodingko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Kaleva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emiliodingko is trying to control. Kaleva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaleva is holding on to half guard well.
Emiliodingko wants to take a breather but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva trying to control from the bottom.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emiliodingko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Emiliodingko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Kaleva working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kaleva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emiliodingko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaleva is tightening it up a little... Emiliodingko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Emiliodingko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Emiliodingko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 11 - Zeus VS. Kaleva
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleva circles away.
#CL#
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zeus as the two fighters clinch.
Zeus presses Kaleva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zeus lands a left hand.
Kaleva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zeus after a bit of a struggle.
Zeus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Good body shot from Zeus.
Kaleva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus lands a nice elbow.
Kaleva can't get the takedown.
Kaleva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaleva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zeus walks away with a smile on his face. Kaleva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Kaleva.
Kaleva avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Zeus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaleva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zeus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaleva backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Ahti Kaleva's cut even more.
Kaleva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kaleva can't get the takedown.
Zeus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaleva tries a body shot but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus lands a nice uppercut.
Zeus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaleva looks winded!
Zeus scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeus misses with a knee strike.
Zeus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Ahti Kaleva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zeus. #CUT#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zeus lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ahti Kaleva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christopher Zeus!
Christopher Zeus retains his super heavyweight title!
Christopher Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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