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Event:
IFC XXXII
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kaalee looks for a takedown but Warholm sprawls well.
Kaalee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warholm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaalee avoids a kick to the body.
Warholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalee throws an overhand right that lands on Warholm's shoulder, as Warholm tries to avoid the shot.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaalee. That one must have hurt.
Warholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaalee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Warholm throws a right hand that Kaalee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaalee also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage. #TD#
Kaalee is trying to trip Warholm. He has hold of a leg but Warholm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaalee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kaalee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Warholm tries to stand but Kaalee is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Warholm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Warholm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terje Warholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warholm lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Kaalee moves into range and clinches up with Warholm.
Kaalee lands an uppercut.
Warholm takes a shot to the head.
Kaalee blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Kaalee blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow.
Kaalee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warholm to keep the fight standing.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow. #T2#
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalee scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kaalee.
Kaalee tries to score a body lock takedown but Warholm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Kaalee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Kaalee blocks an uppercut.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaalee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaalee.
I was talking to Kaalee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Kaalee.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Kaalee pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kaalee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Kaalee jumps guard and drags Warholm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warholm scoring with some ground and pound.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaalee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm trying to control but Kaalee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaalee working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm pushing down on Kaalee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warholm wants to free his trapped foot but Kaalee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Warholm is trying to control. Kaalee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kaalee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Kaalee is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Warholm stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaalee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaalee. That did some damage!
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaalee.
Kaalee wants to slow Warholm down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaalee connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Kaalee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warholm's guard.#ES2#
Warholm kicks Kaalee off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaalee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Kaalee has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terje Warholm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaalee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaalee throws a leg kick which misses Warholm's front leg but catches the back leg as Warholm tries to avoid it.
Kaalee looks to land a combination. Warholm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaalee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaalee throws out the jab.
Warholm lands a really nice looking cross but Kaalee seems unphased.
Kaalee blocks a jab.
Kaalee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaalee misses with a looping left.
Warholm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaalee fails to land the takedown.
Warholm tries to clinch up.#T1#
Warholm tried to score with a low kick but Kaalee checks it.
Kaalee tries to clinch up but Warholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaalee throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Warholm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warholm.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terje Warholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaalee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kaalee throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm is leaning against Kaalee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaalee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaalee misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Kaalee.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Kaalee avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Kaalee fails to pull guard.
Warholm lands a left hand.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Kaalee misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warholm lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kaalee pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Warholm stands and steps away. Kaalee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Warholm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaalee takes a step back to recover.
Kaalee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaalee throws a shot from downtown. Warholm moves away and avoids it.
Warholm throws a shot from downtown. Kaalee moves away and avoids it.
Kaalee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaalee looks to land a right hand but Warholm moved out of range.
Warholm blocks a jab.
Warholm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kaalee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Warholm manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Kaalee wants to land a leg kick but Warholm is out of range.
Warholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaalee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Warholm lands a big head kick that sends Kaalee tumbling to the mat! Warholm takes a step backwards and waves Kaalee back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kaalee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Kaalee has been cut.
Kaalee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaalee misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Kaalee blocks it.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Kaalee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaalee's elbow.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaalee working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaalee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaalee.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalee tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Kaalee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
Kaalee tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Kaalee back against the cage.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaalee misses with the head strike.
Kaalee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Kaalee's cut.
That's time! Kaalee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaalee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warholm's head.
Kaalee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaalee lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaalee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warholm.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Kaalee.
#CL2#
Warholm pushes Kaalee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalee lands a shoulder strike.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaalee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kaalee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warholm uses from the top 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!#SUB#
Kaalee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Kaalee keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalee is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warholm pushing down on Kaalee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Kaalee is looking for a sweep. Warholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warholm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warholm wants to control but Kaalee is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Warholm decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kaalee shoots in for a double leg but Warholm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaalee missing with a left hand there. Warholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warholm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warholm throws a lazy right hand but Kaalee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaalee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaalee avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
A combination from Warholm does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat.
Warholm clobbers Kaalee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaalee swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm pushes Kaalee away with a front kick.
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!
Warholm thumps Kaalee with a low kick.
Warholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terje Warholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaalee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warholm.
A little feinted left hand from Kaalee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaalee throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Kaalee throws a right hand that misses
and Kaalee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Kaalee jumps guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kaalee looking to control.
#SUB#
Kaalee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalee is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Warholm stands up from Kaalee's guard - Warholm perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warholm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warholm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm checks a leg kick.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warholm misses with a few strikes there.
Kaalee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warholm.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Kaalee.#T4#
Warholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalee.
A big right from Kaalee misses.
Warholm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaalee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warholm takes a swing at Kaalee's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaalee.
Warholm tries to work over Kaalee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Warholm.
Mr Kaalee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaalee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warholm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
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Event:
IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaalee has time to react.
Tower takes one on the button.
Tower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaalee missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kaalee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Kaalee throws a looping overhand right but Tower ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaalee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaalee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tower - that will leave a mark!
Tower jabs Kaalee right on the nose. Kaalee blinks but takes it well.
Kaalee scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalee misses with a jab to the body
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaalee's knee momentarily.
Tower misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tower is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaalee's half guard.
Tower wants to take a breather but Kaalee is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Kaalee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaalee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tower manages to pass to mount!
Kaalee tries to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Kaalee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kaalee just trying to survive but Tower is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kaalee is trying to get back to his feet but Tower has full control of the position and if anything, Kaalee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Tower patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tower is hanging on to Kaalee's back as he tries to escape.
Tower thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Kaalee is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Tower has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kaalee is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaalee!
Schrijber lands with an overhand left.
Kaalee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schrijber throws a head kick that misses.
Kaalee throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrijber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Schrijber.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schrijber.
We've been hearing reports that Kaalee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaalee throws a big shot that misses.
Schrijber throws a hook but Kaalee blocks it.
Kaalee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schrijber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kaalee. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaalee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrijber lands a nice hook to Kaalee's body. Kaalee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Schrijber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalee.
Kaalee looks to land a left hand but Schrijber moved out of range nicely.
Kaalee avoids the body shot from Schrijber.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schrijber!
Schrijber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaalee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schrijber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Kaalee clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Schrijber.
#TD#
Kaalee pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Kaalee working for a triangle but Schrijber defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kaalee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kaalee looking for a guillotine here but Schrijber defends easily.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrijber looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kaalee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schrijber trying to control but Kaalee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schrijber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kaalee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schrijber rolls with it to try and escape but Kaalee cranks on the arm and Schrijber is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Kaalee!
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Event:
GFO VIII: Kaalee v Beecher
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Beecher misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kaalee to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaalee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beecher was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalee.
Beecher throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaalee.
Beecher avoids a kick to the body.
Kaalee misses with a looping left.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalee. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kaalee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaalee misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaalee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Kaalee.
Kaalee lands a jab to the head.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalee was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.#T1#
Kaalee misses with a hook.
Kaalee misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaalee avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalee was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Beecher slips a straight right by Kaalee.
Kaalee tries to clinch but Beecher is having none of it.
Kaalee misses the jab.
A nice side step and Beecher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaalee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Beecher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Kaalee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaalee throws a right hand that Beecher ducks under and follows up with a left that Beecher also avoids with ease.
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Kaalee.
Kaalee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Beecher. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kaalee lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalee misses with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Kaalee is breathing heavily.
Kaalee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beecher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beecher stuns Kaalee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher lands a nice looking body shot.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaalee rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab lands there for Beecher.
Beecher connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalee. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Beecher throws out a powerful jab.
Kaalee lands the left hand.
Kaalee walks into a jab.#T3#
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaalee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kaalee misses its intended target.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Kaalee.
Beecher walks into a straight right hand from Kaalee.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaalee.
Kaalee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaalee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaalee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher misses with a two punch combination.
Beecher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beecher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaalee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaalee as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaalees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Kaalee is rocked!
Kaalee misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Kaalee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaalee misses with an uppercut.
Beecher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaalee misses with a body kick.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Beecher cracks Kaalee with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaalee looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beecher finish him?
Oh Kaalee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaalee misses with a right hand
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beecher lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kaalee out cold! Kaalee is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher is the new super heavyweight champion!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GFO IV: Knox v Pereira
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaalee lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
Kaalee lands with a nice combination. McTavish backs away looking to recover.
Kaalee lands a jab to McTavish's midsection.
Kaalee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTavish was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalee.
McTavish feints the counter takedown.
Kaalee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaalee defending well as McTavish loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kaalee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTavish takes one on the button.
Kaalee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Kaalee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaalee misses with a hook
#TD2#
and McTavish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaalee's guard.#SUB#
Kaalee has his feet on McTavish's thighs here. He's pushed McTavish 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! McTavish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Kaalee!
Mr Kaalee retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
Kaalee cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalee stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kaalee drops Knox with a big left hand and mounts him. Knox is in big trouble!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kaalee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kaalee working for a submission but Knox is keeping him at bay.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kaalee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Kaalee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Kaalee mounts Knox! Really nice guard pass there!
Kaalee wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kaalee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Knox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Knox! #SUB#
Kaalee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox wants to control from the top but Kaalee keeps moving.
Knox throws a strike but Kaalee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Kaalee 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.
Kaalee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaalee trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaalee preventing the sweep.
Knox keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Kaalee is proving a slippery customer.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Knox controls Kaalee momentarily but Kaalee frees himself. #SUB#
Kaalee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kaalee working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Kaalee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kaalee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaalee's body to avoid the submission. Kaalee has instead reached around Knox's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaalee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Kaalee!
Mr Kaalee is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Kaalee finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Lewis has been cut.
A cross from Kaalee lands.
Kaalee lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaalee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Lewis ducks straight into an uppercut from Kaalee and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lewis manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kaalee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis 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.#SUB#
Kaalee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kaalee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lewis screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kaalee! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Kaalee!
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