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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Man Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kealoha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kealoha moves away.#CL# Kealoha tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch. Man Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Kealoha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kealoha misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Savage misses its target. Man Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man Savage connects with a body shot that sends Kealoha's belly button to the back. A cross from Kealoha lands. Man Savage walks into a left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man Savage tests Kealoha's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Man Savage closes the distance and clinches. Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position. #T1# Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage. Man Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kealoha working hard to break the clinch. Man Savage cracks Kealoha with a nice body shot. Kealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kealoha blocks an uppercut.
Kealoha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kealoha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position. Man Savage lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kealoha. #BC2# Kealoha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice shot lands for Man Savage. Kealoha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2# Nice defenses there by Kealoha. Kealoha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Savage. It seemed like Kealoha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kealoha misses with a straight left. Man Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Man Savage moves into the clinch. Man Savage lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kealoha prevents a body shot from Man Savage. Man Savage misses with the head strike.
Kealoha working hard to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Man Savage fails to land. Man Savage lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Man Savage fails to land. Kealoha blocks a body shot from Man Savage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position. Man Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Kealoha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Man Savage tries to work over Kealoha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Man Savage prevents Kealoha from breaking the clinch. Kealoha wants to get back to striking at distance but Man Savage won't allow it.
#BC# Man Savage breaks from the clinch.
Man Savage lands an overhand right. Kealoha misses with a left hand and Man Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Man Savage throws a nice looking combination but Kealoha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Man Savage moves out of range as Kealoha strikes. Man Savage misses with a right hand and Kealoha counters with a series of strikes. Man Savage will be more careful next time no doubt. Man Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kealoha. Man Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Kealoha seems unphased.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kealoha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Savage moves out of range as Kealoha strikes. Kealoha misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kealoha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sloppy strikes from Man Savage. Those never looked like landing. Kealoha misses the jab. Kealoha takes one to the chin there. Kealoha takes one to the chin there. Man Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kealoha manages to avoid it.#CL# Man Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position. Kealoha wants to break free but Man Savage has control.
Man Savage scores with a shoulder strike. Man Savage lands a body punch in the clinch. Man Savage lands a hook that snaps the head of Kealoha backwards. #ROC# Kealoha is rocked! Man Savage dips a shoulder and cracks Kealoha with a mighty uppercut! Kealoha falls back against the cage and Man Savage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kealoha 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 - Man Savage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage! After winning the bout, Macho Man Savage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1# Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kealoha swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hogan tries to clinch but Kealoha moves out of range. Hogan misses with a head kick.
Hogan misses with a straight right. Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch. Hogan looks to clinch and Kealoha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Joe Hogan has been cut. Kealoha circles away from the clinch attempt and Kealoha counters with a two punch combo. Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Kealoha moves out of range easily. Kealoha circles away from the clinch attempt and Kealoha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kealoha rushes Hogan with punches - Hogan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hogan goes down! Kealoha follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kealoha! A less than humble Kai Kealoha 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:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1# Kealoha thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice uppercut there from Kealoha. Kealoha connects with a looping right hand.
Kealoha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kealoha lands a jab-cross combination. Kealoha misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Orozco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kealoha's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orozco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kealoha has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Orozco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Kealoha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kealoha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Orozco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kealoha's head. Orozco throws a big right hand that misses. Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Kealoha. Orozco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Orozco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kealoha wants to stand and escape but Orozco is having none of it. Kealoha wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orozco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Orozco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kealoha throws out the jab. Orozco has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Orozco shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Kealoha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orozco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Orozco takes one on the button. Kealoha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orozco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kealoha with a hook. Kealoha throws the left hand but Orozco avoids the punch easily. Orozco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A combination from Kealoha does no damage. Kealoha throws a shot from downtown. Orozco moves away and avoids it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kealoha!
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! Kealoha lands with a nice body punch. Kai Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kealoha throws a jab but it's blocked by Orozco. Kealoha misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orozco. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kealoha has momentary wrist control but Orozco slips an elbow through the middle. Orozco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Orozco connects with a couple of short punches. Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Orozco trying to control but Kealoha is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kealoha trying to control the position.
Orozco is looking to work some ground and pound but Kealoha has wrist control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Orozco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kealoha keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass. Orozco distracts Kealoha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Orozco throwing strikes but missing. Orozco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Orozco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kealoha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kealoha scores with a punch to the head. Kealoha swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orozco. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kealoha dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kealoha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Orozco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orozco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kealoha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orozco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kealoha looks to throw the jab but Orozco is out of range. Kealoha scores with the left hand. Orozco knows he should have avoided that one. Kealoha tries to clinch there but Orozco circles away.
Orozco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kealoha cracks Orozco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Kealoha. Orozco does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kealoha misses with a combination
#TD2# and Orozco counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orozco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Orozco tries for a kimura but Kealoha is defending well. Kealoha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1# Orozco cracks Kealoha with a big elbow. Orozco working the ground and pound. Orozco lands an elbow. Kealoha is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control. Orozco grinds an elbow into Kealoha's temple. Orozco looks up at the clock and then as Kealoha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orozco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orozco wants to control but Kealoha is keeping him busy. Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kealoha is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Orozco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kealoha parries the strikes from Orozco easily there. Orozco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kealoha to escape.
Orozco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kealoha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orozco scoring with punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orozco working the ground and pound. #ROC2# Kealoha is rocked! Orozco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kealoha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Oh Kealoha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Orozco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kealoha down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Orozco cracks Kealoha with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Orozco immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kealoha is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Orozco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Orozco!
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Event:
ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Kealoha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fandango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kealoha misses with a body shot.
Fandango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kealoha defends well and Fandango ends up having to push Kealoha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fandango takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kealoha thuds his right hand into Fandango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kealoha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kealoha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fandango was well out of range. Poor timing from Kealoha.#TD# Fandango gets a double leg takedown into Kealoha's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kealoha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fandango. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fandango with a nice head shot there. Fandango is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fandango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kealoha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fandango cracks Kealoha with a solid left hand. Fandango chips away with some ground and pound. Fandango cracks Kealoha with a solid left hand. Kealoha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fandango is controlling him. Fandango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Fandango throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Kealoha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fandango controls the pace. Fandango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kealoha has control of Fandango's left arm, preventing Fandango from doing any damage. Fandango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealoha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kealoha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kealoha tries to clinch up#TD# and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fandango scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Fandango works over Kealoha with some ground and pound from guard. Fandango landing with the ground and pound. Fandango is working Kealoha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kealoha is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Fandango controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fandango passes Kealoha's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kealoha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# Fandango slips a nice elbow through Kealoha's hands, connecting with Kealoha's forehead. Fandango uses his free foot to push down on Kealoha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kealoha. Fandango controlling the position easily from mount. Fandango raining down hammerfists from mount. Fandango lands a heavy elbow. Fandango is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kealoha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kealoha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kealoha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fandango controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Fandango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kealoha. Fandango fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fandango moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Kealoha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fandango slips under a jab from Kealoha. Kealoha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kealoha misses with an uppercut
#TD# so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Kealoha blocks nicely. Fandango controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fandango 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.#T1# Fandango chips away with some ground and pound. Fandango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fandango tries to free his leg and advance position but Kealoha is retaining full guard. Fandango with a nice head shot there. Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fandango pushing down on Kealoha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fandango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kealoha taking some punishment here, with Fandango in his half guard. Kealoha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fandango scores with a couple of nice shots. Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Still in half guard, Fandango seems content to control. Fandango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kealoha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fandango prevents Kealoha from improving his position. Nice strikes from Fandango there. Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kealoha can do to turn this around? Fandango looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kealoha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fandango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fandango winds up and cracks Kealoha with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Fandango is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kealoha defends it well. #T3# Fandango is nestled in close to Kealoha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fandango winds up and cracks Kealoha with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fandango working Kealoha over with strikes. Fandango trying to control the pace. Nice strikes from Fandango there. Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fandango lands strikes from half guard. Fandango drops an elbow to the side of Kealoha's head. Fandango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Fandango moves into full mount! Kealoha won't be happy about that! Fandango tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Fandango punishing his opponent with strikes. Fandango connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fandango lands a big shot there that rocks Kealoha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kealoha is desperately trying to improve his position but Fandango has a good base and remains in mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kealoha can do anything to dispel that myth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fandango dominating with strikes here. The referee warns Kealoha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fandango with shots to the head and body - Kealoha looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Kealoha throws a lazy right hand but Fandango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it. Kealoha throws a good cross that connects.
Kealoha misses with a body shot.
Fandango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kealoha.
Fandango fails with the takedown and Kealoha counters with a straight right hand. Fandango misses with a right hand and Kealoha counters with a nice uppercut. Kai Kealoha seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fandango misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Newton Fandango has been cut. Fandango walks into a jab. Fandango throws a sloppy body shot
and Fandango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Fandango slips a jab from Kealoha. Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it. Fandango misses with a straight right. Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Kealoha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kealoha looks to land a right hand but Fandango moved out of range. Fandango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fandango closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Fandango pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Fandango. That's going to take a lot out of him. A looping hook to the body misses from Kealoha. Fandango does a little dance to reset his feet. Fandango scores with a nice right hand.
#T2# Kealoha misses with an uppercut. Fandango saw that one coming. Fandango jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kealoha avoids the body shot from Fandango.
Fandango fails with a takedown attempt. Kealoha lands a nice shot that snaps Fandango's head back.
#T3# Kealoha scores with the left hand. Fandango knows he should have avoided that one. Kealoha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fandango attempts a counter takedown but Kealoha avoids it well and moves away. Kealoha getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice jab there from Kealoha. Kealoha scores with a one two! Fandango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fandango wants to clinch. Kealoha loads up on a big right hand but Fandango slips the punch. Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but Kealoha is quick to defend against it.#T4##TD# Fandango gets a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fandango performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kai Kealoha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kealoha looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Kealoha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Fandango 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Fandango! An out of breath Newton Fandango 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:
ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Vibes clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Kealoha. Kealoha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vibes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vibes. Vibes has Kealoha pressed against the cage, preventing Kealoha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kealoha effectively controlling the action here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vibes moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2# Vibes has closed the distance and engaged Kealoha in a clinch.
Kealoha is trying to break free.#BC2# Vibes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Kealoha throws a body punch but Vibes moves out of range. The fighters circling - Kealoha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kealoha jabbing away but nothing is landing. Despite the aggression on Vibes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kealoha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kealoha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vibes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kealoha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes. Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Vibes clinches up with Kealoha and pushes him back against the cage. Vibes blocking some punches.
Vibes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
Vibes takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2# Vibes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kealoha's waist but Kealoha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vibes off to one side. Vibes tries for a takedown but Kealoha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vibes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kealoha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vibes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vibes slips a jab and a cross from Kealoha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kealoha tests Vibes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kai Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kealoha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vibes at a distance.
Kealoha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kealoha tries to clinch but Vibes moves out of range. Vibes shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vibes looks winded!#T3##CL# Kealoha takes the fight into the clinch. Kealoha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Kealoha.
Kealoha is trying to break the clinch but Vibes is controlling him. Vibes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vibes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kealoha's brow. Kealoha stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Vibes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kealoha looks to land a combination but Vibes avoids it well. Kealoha swings for the body but Vibes moves out of range.
#T4# Kealoha throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vibes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kealoha misses its target. Vibes closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Vibes pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Vibes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kealoha tries to avoid it but Vibes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kealoha to the ground. Kealoha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vibes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kealoha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vibes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kealoha tries to bum rush Vibes with a series of wild strikes but Vibes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time. Vibes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kealoha jabs Vibes to the body, keeping him at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kealoha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A lazy left from Kealoha finds it's target. Vibes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kealoha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vibes. Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time.#CL# Kealoha clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kealoha dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nice body punch from Kealoha. Kealoha blocks a head kick by Vibes.
Kealoha stuffs the takedown attempt from Vibes. Vibes gets slowly back to his feet. Vibes ducks right into an uppercut from Kealoha. Vibes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kealoha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vibes somewhat. A quick step to the side and Kealoha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Good Vibes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Kealoha. Kealoha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kealoha throws a jab when Vibes was well out of range.#T1##CL# Kealoha has managed to clinch.
Vibes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes. Vibes prevents Kealoha from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Vibes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kealoha digs a good body shot into Vibes's ribs. Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vibes shoots and misses and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vibes is breathing heavily. Kealoha works Vibes's body with a nice hook. Kealoha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vibes can do to turn this around? Vibes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha avoids it really well and circles away. Kealoha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Kealoha instigates a clinch. #T2# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Vibes looking to slow down the pace here. Kealoha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vibes up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Vibes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kealoha after a bit of a struggle. Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3# Kealoha misses with a punch to the body.
Kealoha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vibes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Vibes breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kealoha as Vibes shoots in. Kealoha is looking to wear down Vibes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vibes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kealoha tries to close the distance and clinch but Vibes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kealoha lands with an uppercut that bounces Vibes off the cage and back into range. Vibes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kealoha looks to land a left hand but Vibes moved out of range nicely.#T4# The crowd cheers as Kealoha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vibes doesn't seem phased though.#ROC# Vibes is rocked! Kealoha grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vibes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kealoha cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Kealoha!
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Event:
ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Spadafora throws an off balance right hand
and Kealoha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kealoha misses the jab. Kealoha fails to land with a series of punches.
Spadafora throws a big shot that misses. Spadafora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Spadafora pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Kealoha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A jab from Spadafora misses. Spadafora lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kealoha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Kealoha rushes Spadafora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Kealoha breaks the clinch.
Kealoha moves away from the strike by Spadafora. A looping hook to the body misses from Spadafora. Kealoha does a little dance to reset his feet. Spadafora misses with a left hand and Kealoha counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spadafora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Spadafora scores with a body shot.
Kealoha looks to throw the jab but Spadafora is out of range. Kealoha looks to throw the jab but Spadafora is out of range. Spadafora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Spadafora avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spadafora tries to counter by closing the distance. Spadafora throws a sloppy body shot
and Kealoha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Spadafora clobbers Kealoha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kealoha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fighters circling - Spadafora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spadafora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Spadafora misses with an uppercut. Kealoha saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Spadafora. Kealoha throws a lazy right hand but Spadafora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kealoha misses with the combination.
Spadafora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kealoha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spadafora. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spadafora scores with the left hand. Kealoha knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Kealoha instigates a clinch. #T2# Spadafora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spadafora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Kealoha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kealoha swings for the body but Spadafora moves out of range.
Spadafora dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Spadafora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Spadafora misses with a wild body shot. Kealoha defending well as Spadafora loads up on a big left hand. Nice shot by Spadafora. Spadafora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kealoha counters with a straight right hand. Kealoha swings for the body but Spadafora moves out of range.
It seemed like Spadafora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Paul Spadafora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Spadafora misses. Spadafora missing with a left hand there. Kealoha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kealoha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kealoha throws a body punch but Spadafora moves out of range. Spadafora jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Spadafora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kealoha. Spadafora throws an off balance right hand
and Kealoha counters with a straight right hand. Kealoha misses with a body shot.
#CL# Kealoha clinches up against the cage.#BC# Kealoha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spadafora cracks Kealoha with a right hand to the side of the head. Kealoha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spadafora scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Spadafora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL# Kealoha clinches up against the cage. Kealoha lands a shoulder 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! Spadafora tries to break the clinch but Kealoha is controlling the position. #BC# Kealoha breaks the clinch.
Spadafora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spadafora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Spadafora there.#T4# Kealoha with a jab. Spadafora misses with a looping left. Spadafora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kealoha to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Spadafora is rocked! Spadafora throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Kealoha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spadafora! Kealoha lets Spadafora back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Spadafora is still on wobbly legs! Can Kealoha finish him? Spadafora misses with a straight left. Spadafora misses with a left hand and Kealoha counters with a right hand from hell and Spadafora is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kealoha!
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Event:
ROTI-01
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1# Kealoha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man Savage circles away quickly and effectively. Man Savage throws a body punch but Kealoha moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Man Savage.
#CL2# Man Savage rushes Kealoha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Man Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kealoha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man Savage has him pressed against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Kealoha tries to circle away but Man Savage has him pinned against the cage. Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut. Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC# Kealoha breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kealoha!
Kealoha misses with the combination.
Kealoha takes one to the chin there. Man Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man Savage scores with a jab. Kealoha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kealoha thows a left - swing and a miss! Kealoha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kealoha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kealoha was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Savage. As Man Savage looks to move away, Kealoha throws a big counter combo but Man Savage just gets out of the way. Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kealoha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Kealoha tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch. Man Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kealoha's elbow. #T2# Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man Savage keeps control of Kealoha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Savage. Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Man Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealoha controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Savage.
Kealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Kealoha breaks from the clinch.
Man Savage scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Man Savage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Man Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Kealoha.
#T3# Kealoha blocks a body shot from Man Savage. Kealoha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kealoha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Man Savage misses with a short punch on the inside. Man Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Savage lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kealoha. A frustrated look appears on Kealoha's face as he tries to break the clinch. Man Savage lands a nice uppercut. Kealoha is trying to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Savage. #BC# Kealoha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Man Savage takes the fight into the clinch. Man Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Man Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut. Man Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kealoha controls his hands.
Man Savage tries a body shot but Kealoha blocks it.
Man Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kealoha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Man Savage fails to land. Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kealoha is trying to break free. The referee is keeping an eye on Man Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Man Savage - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kealoha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Man Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kealoha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man Savage eats them both and turns towards Kealoha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kealoha takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Man Savage forces Kealoha back against the cage and clinches. Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Man Savage. Kealoha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Man Savage misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man Savage throws a head punch that misses. Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Man Savage misses with a short punch on the inside. Man Savage throws a head punch that misses. Man Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# The referee calls for Man Savage to work.
Man Savage misses with a body punch.
Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head. Kealoha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Man Savage is pushing Kealoha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Come on Kealoha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kealoha prevents a body shot from Man Savage. Man Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Kealoha controls the action.
#T2# Kealoha blocks a body shot from Man Savage. Kealoha is trying to stall.
Man Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kealoha's efforts to push away. Kealoha blocking some punches.
Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Kealoha breaks from the clinch.
Kealoha scores with a nice right hand.
Kai Kealoha is winning the standup battle so far. Kealoha needs to keep his hands up - Man Savage had a free shot at his head there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kealoha has had enough of the clinch but Man Savage keeps him there for the moment. Man Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Man Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kealoha uses good head movement to avoid it. Man Savage presses Kealoha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Man Savage - that landed with a thud.
Man Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2# Kealoha is rocked! Man Savage lands a big right hand that drops Kealoha! The killer instinct kicks in and Man Savage finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Man Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage! A relieved looking Macho Man Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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