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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Stiglitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stiglitz scores with a shot to the side of Kalani's head.
Kalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kalani feints and as Stiglitz raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiglitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stiglitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Stiglitz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stiglitz wants to sweep here but Kalani controlling him for the moment.
Kalani postures up in Stiglitz's guard and throws a big left but Stiglitz blocks it.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.#T1#
Kalani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalani connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalani tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiglitz is retaining full guard.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
Stiglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalani is one step ahead there.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.
Kalani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiglitz pulls Kalani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalani from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kalani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Kalani won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here.
Stiglitz has Kalani pulled in close to control his posture.
Stiglitz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiglitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stiglitz.
Kalani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiglitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.
Stiglitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.#SUB#
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stiglitz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiglitz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reinhard Stiglitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Stiglitz closes the distance and clinches.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalani fails to pull guard.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Stiglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalanis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kalani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz gets through Kalani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiglitz misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stiglitz to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz digs a right hand into Kalani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalani's gas tank.
Stiglitz is struggling to control the position.
Stiglitz lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Stiglitz to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stiglitz throws an elbow but misses.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalani drops back down to his feet.
Kalani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiglitz walks away with a smile on his face. Kalani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Stiglitz drops Kalani with a beautiful combination! Kalani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stiglitz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kalani is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.#CL2#
Kalani tries to keep at a distance but Stiglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Kalani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kalani's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kalani drops to his knees and Stiglitz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Reinhard Stiglitz thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ray Kalani stepped up to the mic, saying 'GEODUDE'.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Clough gets caught flat footed, as Kalani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clough looking for a sweep. Not yet Clough, not yet.
Clough is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kalani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalani wants to pass the guard but Clough is keeping the position.
Kalani being controlled here momentarily.
Clough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kalani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clough is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clough has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Kalani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clough looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clough passes into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kalani wants to control but Clough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalani prevents Clough from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kalani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clough is just riding it out for now. Kalani eventually gives up the hold.
Clough controlling the position well. #T4##SUB2#
Kalani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clough keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kalani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kalani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalani has time to react.
Clough lunges at Kalani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalani's hand.
Kalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalani dives in for a single leg takedown but Clough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalani fails to land the takedown.
Clough lands with a straight right. Kalani didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Clough.
A punch lands to the side of Kalani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalani shoots for a double leg takedown but Clough sprawls well. He's pushed Kalani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Kalani.#T1#
Kalani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clough tried to score with a low kick but Kalani checks it.#TD2#
Kalani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clough keeping full guard, as Kalani tries to pass.
Kalani is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kalani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clough dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kalani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clough slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Clough looking to pass the guard.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalani can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB2#
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clough defends well.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clough'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.
Clough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kalani has his foot on Clough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clough works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kalani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Clough dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kalani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray Kalani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalani momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.
Clough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clough to score with a decent uppercut.
Clough motions for Kalani to come forward. Clough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kalani feints and as Clough raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalani is fighting to break Clough's control of his arms but Clough is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Kalani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clough is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalani, into his guard. #REVR#
Kalani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kalani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clough stacks Kalani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clough!#T2#
Kalani is trying to control Clough's posture but Clough avoids it. #SU#
Clough stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brian Clough is winning the standup battle so far.
Clough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Kalani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clough controlling the position.
Kalani trying to move into half guard but instead Clough has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Kalani trying to keep a closed guard but Clough is proving a slippery customer.
Clough passes into half guard.
Clough content to control rather than advance.
Clough continues to stall.
Clough tries to pass to full mount but Kalani defends it.
Well, if Clough 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.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalani is trying to control but Clough manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Clough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Clough!
Brian Clough thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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