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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 6767 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk. On his way into the cage it seems that Akamu Kalani has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akamu Kalani seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Akamu Kalani! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kalani forces Zaad back against the cage and clinches.
Kalani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalani darts in and clinches Zaad up against the cage.
Kalani tries for a takedown but Zaad manages to get underhooks.
Kalani can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani stops a takedown attempt from Zaad.
Kalani has Zaad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalani looking for a takedown.
Kalani tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kalani looking to sit in guard and control but Zaad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (0) vs (2) Zaad
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalani is controlling Zaad's posture.
Kalani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalani wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
Kalani has Zaad pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalani is trying to keep Zaad in close.
Zaad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalani is keeping the position for now.
Kalani being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking to sweep but instead, Zaad has passed into half guard.
Kalani is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaad is thwarting Kalani's attempts to control the position.
Kalani wants to improve his position but Zaad is controlling well.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalani trying to control but Zaad postures up.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Zaad has control of the leg.
Zaad tries to pass to full mount but Kalani defends it.
Well, if Zaad 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.
Kalani is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kalani has a hand on Zaad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zaad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (0) vs (5) Zaad
Kalani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaad trying to control but Kalani is having none of it.
Kalani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaad controlling the pace for now.
Zaad avoids the attempt from Kalani to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kalani working to try and regain half guard.
Kalani looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kalani (0) vs (8) Zaad
Zaad is trying to stick to Kalani's back but Kalani is turning into Zaad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zaad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kalani. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (8) Zaad
Kalani trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalani looking to sit in guard and control but Zaad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (10) Zaad
Kalani working for submissions but it's allowed Zaad to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalani is looking to get back to full guard here but Zaad has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (2) vs (13) Zaad
Kalani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaad off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalani (6) vs (13) Zaad
Kalani is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zaad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zaad is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalani keeps control of the position easily here as Zaad tries to buck him off.
Kalani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaad showing good submission defense here.
Kalani controlling from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zaad tries to roll but Kalani sticks to his back.
Zaad turns into Kalani and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (6) vs (15) Zaad
Kalani is looking to sweep but instead, Zaad has passed into half guard.
Kalani is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zaad jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (6) vs (18) Zaad
Kalani is trying to work for a sweep but Zaad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalani (6) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani 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: Kalani (8) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani is fighting to break Zaad's control of his arms but Zaad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalani slips nicely into half guard.
Kalani is keen to just control but Zaad is a slippery customer.
Kalani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalani moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (11) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani wants to control but Zaad is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zaad struggling a bit here.
Kalani trying to control the action but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Zaad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaad won't allow Kalani to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zaad is looking for a sweep. Kalani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaad manages to get to full guard.
Kalani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaad is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalani wants to control from the top but Zaad keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kalani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalani trying to control but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Kalani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalani is looking to pass into half guard but Zaad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zaad is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (11) vs (22) Zaad
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaad stopping the sweep attempt from Kalani.
Kalani trying to control the position.
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zaad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (11) vs (25) Zaad
Zaad is looking to take a break and control but Kalani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalani looking for a sweep but Zaad has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalani (11) vs (27) Zaad
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaad wins on points by 27 to 11.
Chara Zaad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Akamu Kalani was interviewed post fight and said 'Bured'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 5271 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalani comes to the cage accompanied by Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk. Akamu Kalani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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; Akamu Kalani! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kalani forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.
Kalani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani gets underhooks to prevent Orion's takedown attempt.
Kalani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalani goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Kalani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani can't get the takedown.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking for a takedown.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Kalani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
Orion wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orion is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orion wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalani clinches.
Orion is trying to drag Kalani to the mat but Kalani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalani rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
Orion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Orion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orion gets tackled into the cage by Kalani. Kalani maintains the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalani is looking for a takedown.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Orion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalani smiles and moves away.
Kalani takes the fight into the clinch.
Orion tries to pull guard but Kalani forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orion is pressed up against the cage. Kalani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalani as he jumps to the side.
Kalani gets a clinch.
Orion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalani prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Kalani.
Kalani tries to score a body lock takedown but Orion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalani is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani has Orion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orion tumbling to the mat - Kalani dives into Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion is looking for a triangle but Kalani pushes his legs off easily.
Kalani sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kalani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
Well, if Kalani 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.
Kalani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orion with the active half guard here but Kalani passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (5) vs (0) Orion
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face as Kalani controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalani works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (8) vs (0) Orion
Kalani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalani'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.
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalani.
Orion is trying to reverse the position but instead Kalani has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kalani (11) vs (0) Orion
Kalani not allowing Orion to control his hands.
Orion wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kalani's arms.
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kalani's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is in bad spot here.
Kalani controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Kalani kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orion trying to control the hands but Kalani breaks the grip.
What can Orion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orion turns into Kalani and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (11) vs (2) Orion
Kalani controlling Orion's posture.
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kalani keeps moving.
Kalani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion trying to control but Kalani is working from the bottom.
Kalani wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kalani keeps moving.
Orion is fighting to break Kalani's control of his arms but Kalani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Kalani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (13) vs (2) Orion
Kalani stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Kalani is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalani slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Kalani eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Akamu Kalani very nearly forgot to thank ZZ POPS 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. |
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Event:
WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kalani tries to improve position but can't.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
Kalani struggling a bit here.
Magaluff is looking to take a break and control but Kalani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
Magaluff working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kalani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magaluff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magaluff is looking to take a break and control but Kalani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalani trying to control but Magaluff postures up.
#T1#
Magaluff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magaluff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kalani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magaluff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kalani tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magaluff has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magaluff looking to control but Kalani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magaluff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magaluff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kalani tries to hold on but Magaluff pushes him away. #T2#
Magaluff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalani tries to hold on but Magaluff postures up.
Magaluff landing strikes from the mount and Kalani is in trouble!
Magaluff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalani is trying to escape the mount.
Magaluff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magaluff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magaluff with shots to the head and body - Kalani looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magaluff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magaluff landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magaluff scoring with strikes but Kalani is staying in there.
Magaluff landing punches.
Magaluff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magaluff trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Magaluff landing punches. #ROC2#
Kalani is rocked!
Magaluff postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kalani badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Magaluff around the waist but Magaluff pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Magaluff is the winner by TKO! Magaluff jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
A relieved looking Kabala Magaluff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Akamu Kalani was interviewed post fight and said 'Bured'.
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Event:
WVT17 Zexi v Coco
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalani misses with an uppercut
and Mad Onion counters with a head kick.
Mad Onion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalani.
Kalani throws a right hand that misses
and Mad Onion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mad Onion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mad Onion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mad Onion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalani.#KD2#
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Kalani tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Kalani back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Akamu Kalani has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad Onion is looking to slow Kalani down with leg kicks.
Kalani throws a jab when Mad Onion was well out of range.
Kalani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalani throws a lazy right hand but Mad Onion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mad Onion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalani swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalani scores with a jab to the body.
Kalani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mad Onion.
Kalani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mad Onion momentarily.
Mad Onion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalani counters with a one-two to the body.
Mad Onion moves out of range as Kalani strikes.#T1#
A big right from Kalani misses.
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mad Onion - that will leave a mark!
Kalani is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kalani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mad Onion doesn't seem phased though.
Kalani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD2#
Mad Onion cracks Kalani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mad Onion has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalani to stand back up!
Crack! Mad Onion connects with the perfect overhand right and Kalani falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mad Onion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mad Onion!
Akamu Kalani spoke after the fight, saying 'Bured'.
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Event:
WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalani lands with a right hand.
Kalani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Dawson ducks straight into an uppercut from Kalani and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dawson manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Kalani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Kalani pushes his legs off easily.
Kalani's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalani defends it easily.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Kalani from controlling successfully.
Kalani is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kalani is sitting in close to Dawson's body. Dawson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kalani is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kalani is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dawson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Akamu Kalani was interviewed post fight and said 'Bured'.
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Event:
WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalani misses with a two punch combination.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kalani moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bell! Kalani continues to tee off on Bell, landing with a left and a right! Kalani connects with a right hand that leaves Bell sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kalani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalani throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
Malenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalani pinned against the cage. Kalani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalani cracks Malenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalani's coach down at Animal FLEX Zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kalani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Malenko misses with a hook
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalani circles away.
Kalani slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Kalani.
Kalani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malenko.
Kalani scores with a sloppy right hand. Malenko should have avoided that one.
Kalani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malenko.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Kalani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malenko shoots for a takedown but Kalani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malenko needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
Kalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.#T2#
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalani connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko shoots in but Kalani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalani defends it nicely.
A left lands for Kalani.
Malenko walks into a straight right hand from Kalani.#ROC2#
Malenko is rocked!
Kalani slips a jab from Malenko.
Oh Malenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko tries to get into range but Kalani steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Malenko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kalani scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
After the big win, Akamu Kalani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ZZ POPS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dean Malenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'The ref was paid off everyone seen the illegal chair shot.....ill be back!'.
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Event:
BFF 34: LHW Final
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Fury moves out of range as Kalani strikes.
Kalani misses with an uppercut.
Fury is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Kalani misses.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalani defends it nicely.#TD#
Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kalani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fury is taking a breather. Kalani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kalani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Fury 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! Kalani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Fury!
Bob Fury is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Akamu Kalani had this to say: 'Bured'.
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Event:
IXF 49
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani throws a big shot that misses.
HeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalani manages to avoid it.
HeavyWeight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalani throws out a counter right but HeavyWeight avoids it with no problem.
HeavyWeight misses with a wild body shot.
Kalani connects with a good right hand that stumbles HeavyWeight. HeavyWeight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
Kalani throws a shot from downtown. HeavyWeight moves away and avoids it.
It looked like HeavyWeight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kalani punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
HeavyWeight tries to move into range but Kalani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalani connects with a right hand. HeavyWeight shakes it off.
Kalani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kalani misses. #CL#
HeavyWeight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kalani manages to break the clinch.
Kalani scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
HeavyWeight throws a looping overhand right but Kalani ducks down to avoid it.
Kalani connects with a single shot there.
HeavyWeight slips a jab from Kalani.
Kalani throws out a loose jab but HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##KD2#
Kalani throws a big overhand right that connects, sending HeavyWeight tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
HeavyWeight is rocked!
HeavyWeight keeping full guard, as Kalani tries to pass.
Oh HeavyWeight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalani is fighting to break HeavyWeight's control of his arms but HeavyWeight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
HeavyWeight seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalani wants to control from the top but HeavyWeight keeps moving.
HeavyWeight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalani tries to free his leg and advance position but HeavyWeight is retaining full guard.
HeavyWeight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalani is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as HeavyWeight holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Kalani trying to control the position from guard on top but HeavyWeight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HeavyWeight has control of Kalani's left arm, preventing Kalani from doing any damage.
Kalani trying to control but HeavyWeight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but HeavyWeight paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kalani gets a clinch.
Kalani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalani scores with a shot to the side of HeavyWeight's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from HeavyWeight - that landed with a thud.
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Kalani just leaning against HeavyWeight, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HeavyWeight.
Kalani is trying to force a seperation but HeavyWeight has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HeavyWeight.
Kalani trying to stall but HeavyWeight improves his position.
Good body shot from HeavyWeight.
Kalani looks winded!
HeavyWeight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalani controls his hands.
HeavyWeight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HeavyWeight digs a right hand underneath Kalani's ribcage. Kalani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HeavyWeight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight digs a right hand underneath Kalani's ribcage. Kalani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HeavyWeight lands a left hand.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
HeavyWeight is leaning against Kalani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
HeavyWeight blocking some punches.
HeavyWeight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HeavyWeight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HeavyWeight lands with a left to the head.
HeavyWeight lands a body punch.
HeavyWeight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HeavyWeight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalani.
HeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
HeavyWeight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
HeavyWeight lands with a left to the head.
Kalani prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
Kalani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
HeavyWeight tries to work over Kalani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalani throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight blocks an uppercut.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heavy HeavyWeight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kalani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but HeavyWeight slips the punch.
HeavyWeight is looking to counter punch.
HeavyWeight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalani was well out of range. Poor timing from HeavyWeight.
Kalani is looking to clinch but HeavyWeight is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from HeavyWeight misses the target.
HeavyWeight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
HeavyWeight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
HeavyWeight clinches with his opponent.
Kalani misses with some punches.
Kalani tries to circle away but HeavyWeight has him pinned against the cage.
Kalani trying to control the position but instead, HeavyWeight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalani into the cage.
HeavyWeight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight scores with a shot to the side of Kalani's head.
Kalani controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight. #T1#
Kalani throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalani blocking some punches.
Kalani is trying to break the clinch but HeavyWeight is controlling him.
Kalani is trying to push HeavyWeight away but HeavyWeight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalani.
HeavyWeight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
HeavyWeight scores with a hook to the body.
HeavyWeight misses with some punches.
Kalani throws a head punch that misses.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight blocking some punches.
Kalani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalani looking to slow down the pace here.
HeavyWeight lands a body punch. #T2#
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalani.
HeavyWeight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kalani fails to land.
Kalani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Kalani trying to stall but HeavyWeight improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Kalani avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
Kalani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalani lands with a right to the head.
Kalani has a couple of punches blocked by HeavyWeight.
A short right from Kalani on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
HeavyWeight has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
A short right from Kalani on the inside.
Kalani misses with some punches.
#KD#
HeavyWeight drops Kalani onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kalani is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Kalani is rocked!
HeavyWeight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalani is still on wobbly legs! Can HeavyWeight finish him?
Heavy HeavyWeight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Kalani controls the action.
Kalani seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalani is trying to force a seperation but HeavyWeight has the dominant position.
Kalani misses with a hook from the clinch.
HeavyWeight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalani is breathing heavily.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
A head punch on the inside from Kalani fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kalani fails to land.
HeavyWeight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kalani with a big uppercut! Kalani tries to clinch up but HeavyWeight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kalani to the mat! Kalani covers up and HeavyWeight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heavy HeavyWeight!
After winning the bout, Heavy HeavyWeight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Akamu Kalani stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bured'.
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Event:
IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Buckets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckets avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani misses with a straight right.
Kalani looks to land a left hand but Buckets moved out of range nicely.
Kalani scores with a shot to the body.
Kalani throws a hook to the side of Buckets's head but Buckets sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalani.
Nice defenses there by Buckets.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Kalani and move into the clinch.
Kalani scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets tries to clinch up but Kalani circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Kalani.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Kalani and move into the clinch.
Kalani scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kalani dips to his left and cracks Buckets with an uppercut!
Kalani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kalani tries to get set, Buckets tries to push him back and clinch up but Kalani manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalani misses with a looping right.
Buckets moves away from the strike by Kalani.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalani.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalani! But no joy.
Buckets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Kalani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalani.
Kalani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buckets on the side of the head. #CUT2#
Pension Buckets's cut is getting worse.
Buckets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalani walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Buckets drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kalani swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Buckets's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamu Kalani!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akamu Kalani thanked ZZ POPS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Pension Buckets was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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Event:
IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Tchaka Heritageaka has been cut.
Kalani cracks a nice hook into Heritageaka's ribs.
Heritageaka misses with a wild body shot.
Kalani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heritageaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalani scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Heritageaka misses.
Kalani slips a straight right by Heritageaka.
Heritageaka throws a body punch but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani tries to counter by clinching up but Heritageaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Heritageaka throws a body punch but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani lands a right hook to the body.
Kalani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalani scores with the left hand. Heritageaka knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Kalani misses its intended target.
Heritageaka misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Heritageaka is countered with a crisp right hand from Kalani that sends him to the canvas! Kalani follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#
That has opened up Tchaka Heritageaka's cut even more.
Kalani tries to advance to mount but Heritageaka instead regains half guard.
Heritageaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kalani sits in half guard. #T1#
Heritageaka is trying to stand.
Heritageaka is refusing to be controlled, as Kalani sits in half guard.
Kalani is looking to pass Heritageaka's guard but actually Heritageaka recovers to full guard.
Kalani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heritageaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heritageaka wants to stand and escape but Kalani is having none of it.
Kalani trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka is looking to stand up but Kalani isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalani is looking to work some ground and pound but Heritageaka has wrist control.
Kalani trying to control the position from guard on top but Heritageaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
Heritageaka's coach down at Gimnasio di Heritage Nel Culo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heritageaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalani swats away the attempt to clinch by Heritageaka.
Kalani works the jab nicely.
Kalani slips a jab from Heritageaka.#CL2#
Heritageaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalani.
Heritageaka lands with a left to the head.
Heritageaka has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
Heritageaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalani's elbow.
Heritageaka misses with a body punch.
Kalani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heritageaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Heritageaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heritageaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heritageaka lands a body shot.
Kalani swings wildly with an uppercut but Heritageaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heritageaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heritageaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heritageaka keeps control of Kalani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kalani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heritageaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heritageaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heritageaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Heritageaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalani is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Heritageaka misses its intended target.
Heritageaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalani throws an overhand right that lands on Heritageaka's shoulder, as Heritageaka tries to avoid the shot.
Kalani avoids the body shot from Heritageaka.
#T4#
Kalani just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Heritageaka cracks a nice hook into Kalani's ribs.
Kalani missing with a left hand there. Heritageaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heritageaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalani misses with an uppercut. Heritageaka saw that one coming.
Kalani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
The cut above Tchaka Heritageaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kalani misses with a hook. Heritageaka ducked under it nicely.
Kalani connects with a looping right hand.
Kalani misses with a wild body shot.
Heritageaka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Heritageaka swings for the body but Kalani moves out of range.
A jab from Kalani misses.
Heritageaka cracks Kalani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heritageaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heritageaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalani is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Heritageaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
Tchaka Heritageaka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kalani lands the left hand.
Kalani avoids the body shot from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka catches Kalani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akamu Kalani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tchaka Heritageaka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kalani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heritageaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalani moves away.
Heritageaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalani punishes Heritageaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heritageaka can do to turn this around?
Kalani misses with a looping right.
Heritageaka throws a jab when Kalani was well out of range.
Heritageaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heritageaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalani.
Kalani scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tchaka Heritageaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IXF 33
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lesnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.#CL2#
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Kalani with a jab.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lesnar gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Kalani throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Mark Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1##TD2#
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalani is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Kalani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Kalani taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalani defending well though.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Kalani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalani is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
Kalani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Lesnar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar is pressing down on Kalani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalani is holding on for now.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Kalani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalani wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar working Kalani over with strikes.
Mark Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
Kalani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalani's head.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Kalani dodges it nicely.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Kalani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar throwing shots but Kalani is blocking nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalani defending well though.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalani has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lesnar works his way into full mount!
Kalani taking shots to the head. #T3#
Lesnar looking to finish Kalani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalani!
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Kalani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Kalani is rocked!
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Oh Kalani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kalani wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Mark Lesnar 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.
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Event:
IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Abbott takes a swing at Kalani's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kalani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Abbott closes the distance and clinches.
Kalani tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Kalani back against the cage.
Kalani misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abbott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with a body punch.
Kalani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani prevents a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalani's elbow.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalani uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kalani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalani misses with a left hand
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Kalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbott.
Dave Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott swings for the body but Kalani moves out of range.
Kalani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abbott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Kalani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalani connects with a jab.
Kalani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kalani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalani misses the shot to the body.
Kalani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalani lands with a good body shot.
Kalani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalani throws out the jab. #T2#
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Kalani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalani.
Abbott tries to clinch up but Kalani circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbott tries to clinch up
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Abbott clinches with his opponent.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abbott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abbott struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalani controls his hands.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Kalani avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage. #T3#
Kalani tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Kalani back against the cage.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott slows down the pace here.
Abbott pushes Kalani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Kalani.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalani.
Abbott looks winded!
A hook to the body from Kalani.
Kalani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalani lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kalani.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott tries to work over Kalani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kalani. #T4#
Abbott blocks a body shot from Kalani.
Kalani wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbott won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kalani.
Kalani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Kalani avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
A short left from Abbott.
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
Kalani tries to break free but Abbott pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalani as Abbott tries to tie him up.
Kalani lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Kalani lands with a light punch inside.
Kalani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akamu Kalani 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#
Kalani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott is looking to clinch.
Abbott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abbott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalani lands a head shot.
Kalani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kalani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalani.
Kalani throws a shot to the body.
Kalani lands a slapping body shot.
Kalani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Abbott drops his hands momentarily and Kalani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalani lands a nice shot that snaps Abbott's head back.
#T1#
Kalani lands with a right hand. #KD#
Kalani cracks Abbott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abbott to stand back up!#ROC#
Abbott is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalani. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalani fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abbott square on the jaw! Damn, Abbott is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani retains his heavyweight title!
Akamu Kalani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IXF 20
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani connects with a right hand. Fury shakes it off.
Kalani lands a head shot.
Kalani scores with a jab to the body.
Kalani with a hook.
Kalani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fury momentarily.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kalani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalani lands a right hand.
Fury jumps guard but Kalani stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akamu Kalani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Fury.
A nice left hand lands by Kalani.
Kalani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fury jumps guard but Kalani stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalani presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fury looks winded!
Kalani lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kalani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalani lands with a light punch inside.
Kalani scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalani.
Kalani lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Fury is rocked!
Nice body punch from Kalani - that landed with a thud.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalani finish him?
Kalani is working Fury over against the cage.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalani walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalani scores with a hook.
Kalani throws a good cross that connects.
Fury shoots in but no luck this time.
Fury fails with the takedown
and Kalani counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Kalani sends Fury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalani is motioning to the referee to let Fury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalani scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalani lands a jab.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalani pinned against the cage. Kalani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Kalani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fury.
Nice shot by Kalani.#T2#
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalani throws out a powerful jab.
Fury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kalani does it's job there.
Kalani lands a nice hook to Fury's body. Fury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fury misses with a takedown
letting Kalani counter with a right hand.
Akamu Kalani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalani jabs at Fury's body.
Kalani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fury with a poor takedown
enabling Kalani to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fury there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fury shoots and misses
and Kalani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kalani scores with a nice strike.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
Fury fails with the takedown
and Kalani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalani lands the left hand.
Kalani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalani connects with a single shot there.
Kalani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.#CL#
Kalani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalani lands a shot to the body.
Kalani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Kalani scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kalani.
Kalani lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Kalani drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Kalani creates a bit of distance for himself, with Fury pressed up against the cage and cracks Fury with a massive uppercut! Fury goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Kalani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani is the new heavyweight champion!
Akamu Kalani decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IXF 18
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani throws out a loose jab but Lono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oro Lono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani blocks a leg kick.
Lono throws a leg kick
and Kalani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Oro Lono has been cut.
Lono has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalani finds it's way round the side to connect with Lono's head.
Lono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalani lands a jab to the nose.
Lono switches off momentarily and Kalani cracks him with a monster right hand! Lono topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kalani dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kalani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
After the fight, Akamu Kalani 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.
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Event:
IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kalani counter with a right hand.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalani tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fury closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalani did well to prevent Fury getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fury keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani is in trouble now - Fury has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Fury working for a submission but Kalani is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Fury looking to control but Kalani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Fury wants to finish this one by submission but Kalani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fury.
Fury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kalani prevents Fury from taking his back.#SUB#
Kalani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fury. #SUB#
Fury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kalani manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Fury is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalani is defending well. #SUB#
Fury has hold of Kalani's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kalani tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fury cranks the arm and Kalani screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kalani, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Fury!
Drake Fury retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Drake Fury misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IXF 8
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Roller throws a right hand that misses
letting Kalani counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Roller has been cut.
Kalani thuds a left hand into Roller's body.
Roller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roller lunges at Kalani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalani's hand.
Roller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalani moves out of range of the strikes.
Roller misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a left to the body.
Kalani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kalani.
Kalani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roller back to the cage. Kalani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roller is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roller drops his hands momentarily and Kalani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roller.
Kalani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roller at a distance.
Roller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Kalani does it's job there.#T1#
Kalani measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Roller! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IXF 6
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Georgi Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Rasputin gets a clinch.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalani lands with a right to the head.
Kalani is leaning against Rasputin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin is working Kalani over against the cage.
Kalani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Rasputin is working Kalani over against the cage.
Kalani misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Kalani blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
A head punch on the inside from Kalani fails to land.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
A short uppercut from Kalani.
Rasputin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalani gets an underhook and turns Rasputin into the cage.
Kalani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Kalani.
Rasputin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalani misses with a body punch.
Kalani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalani scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kalani fails to land.
Rasputin tries to work over Kalani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalani misses with some punches.
Kalani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Kalani controls the action.
Kalani lands with a light punch inside.
Kalani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalani.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Kalani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Kalani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Kalani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kalani as the two fighters clinch.
Rasputin looks winded!
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Kalani.
Kalani lands a body shot.
Kalani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalani.
A short left from Kalani.
Kalani misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kalani.
A short left from Kalani.
Kalani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Kalani cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot.
Kalani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kalani pushes Rasputin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards. #ROC#
Rasputin is rocked!
Kalani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalani finish him?
Kalani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalani dips a shoulder and cracks Rasputin with a mighty uppercut! Rasputin falls back against the cage and Kalani unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rasputin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kalani screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamu Kalani!
In his post fight interview, Akamu Kalani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IXF 3
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalani lands the left hand.
Kalani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lono walks into a stiff left hand from Kalani.
Lono lands a leg kick that knocks Kalani off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Kalani.
Lono misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lono lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oro Lono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kalani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lonos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Oro Lono has been cut.
Kalani staying out of range there.
Kalani cracks Lono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lono misses with a hook. Kalani ducked under it nicely.
Kalani throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Lono closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Lono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lono working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lono.
Lono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalani tries to break the clinch but Lono is controlling the position.
Kalani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalani throws a head punch that misses.
Lono throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lono.
Lono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lono digs a right hand into Kalani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalani's gas tank.
Kalani looks winded!
Lono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lono.
Kalani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalani working aggressively here.
Kalani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalani's elbow.
Lono works on Kalani's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Lono throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalani prevents a body shot from Lono.
Nice body punch from Lono - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lono lands with a light punch inside.
Lono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
A short uppercut from Lono.
Kalani blocks a body shot from Lono.
A frustrated look appears on Kalani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
A short uppercut from Lono.
Lono working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lono misses with a punch on the inside.
Lono lands a body punch.
Lono lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Nice body punch from Lono - that landed with a thud.
Lono lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lono breaks the clinch.
Kalani avoids the head kick by Lono.
Lono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lono looks to land a right hand but Kalani moved out of range.#T3#
Lono misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Lono gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lono.
Kalani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lono misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalani working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lono.
Kalani throws a punch but it's blocked by Lono.
A short left from Lono.
Lono lands a nice shot to the body.
Lono scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lono as the two fighters clinch.
Lono lands with a right to the head.
Lono misses with a body punch.
Kalani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Lono - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Lono lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lono. #BC#
Lono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalani dodges the punch combination from Lono.
Lono throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalani.
Lono misses with a looping left.
Lono looks to land a right hand but Kalani moved out of range.
Lono just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalani. That snapped Lono's head back.
Lono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lono misses the target.
Lono looks to land a right hand but Kalani moved out of range.
Kalani blocks a head kick by Lono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oro Lono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oro Lono's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lono throws a leg kick but Kalani checks it.
Kalani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lono slips a jab from Kalani.
Lono walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kalani drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lono swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kalani's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oro Lono!
An out of breath Oro Lono 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:
IXF 1
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braddock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Braddock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Braddock looks winded!#KD#
Kalani drops Braddock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Braddock looks back up at him and smiles so Kalani waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Buzz Braddock has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kalani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Braddock .
Braddock 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.
Braddock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Braddock tries to get into range but Kalani steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Braddock ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kalani scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rasputin throws the left hand but Kalani avoids the punch easily.
Kirill Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin lands a nice hook to Kalani's body. Kalani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasputin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalani was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
The crowd cheers as Rasputin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalani doesn't seem phased though.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin tries to counter with a clinch but Kalani shakes him off and moves away.
Kalani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Rasputin cracks Kalani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Akamu Kalani has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin moves out of range as Kalani strikes.
Kalani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalani is breathing heavily.
Rasputin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kalani's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rasputin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirill Rasputin!
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