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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.#TD2#
Kalama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guerrero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalama looking to pass the guard.
Kalama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guerrero trying to control from the bottom.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerrero wants to get back to full guard but Kalama has mounted him!
Guerrero can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Guerrero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalama.
Guerrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kalama working for a guillotine from mount but Guerrero is in no mood to give up.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Kalama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guerrero is surviving well by controlling Kalama's body position as best he can.
Kalama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Guerrero is holding on tight.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Guerrero regains half guard.
Guerrero wants to control but Kalama is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Guerrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalama.
Guerrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalama's back!
Kalama grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Kalama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Guerrero scores with punches and elbows.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Guerrero scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kalama is looking for a way out.
Guerrero scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC#
Kalama is rocked!
Guerrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kalama.
Kalama is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
Kalama tries to roll but Guerrero sticks to his back.
Can Kalama hold on?! Guerrero is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Guerrero scoring with big shots to the body. Kalama is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Kalama was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
Our winner, Eddie Guerrero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Dijk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalama.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Kalama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dijk to the ground. Kalama is now in Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kalama drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Kalama off! Kalama jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama stands and throws Van Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kalama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Van Dijk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kalama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dijk is trying to control Kalama's posture but Kalama avoids it. #SUB#
Kalama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Dijk looks to move to half guard but instead Kalama has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Van Dijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kalama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Dijk manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kalama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kalama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Dijk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kalama has an Americana. Van Dijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kalama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kalama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoaka Kalama!
After winning the bout, Hoaka Kalama 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:
SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buchanan's waist but Buchanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalama off to one side.
Kalama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buchanan defends it well.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalama was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
Buchanan digs a good hook to Kalama's body.
Buchanan shoots in for a double leg but Kalama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Kalama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Kalama moved out of range nicely.
Buchanan slips a jab from Kalama.
Buchanan swings for the body but Kalama moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Buchanan as Kalama shoots in.
Kalama throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buchanan as he jumps to the side.
Chris Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoaka Kalama.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Buchanan 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.#T1#
Buchanan swings for the body but Kalama moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kalama. No joy for Buchanan on that attempt.
Buchanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalama throws a hook to the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Buchanan takes a swing at Kalama's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalama misses with a straight left.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalama.
Buchanan throws an overhand right that lands on Kalama's shoulder, as Kalama tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kalama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Buchanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalama on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalama's guard now, I'm sure.
Buchanan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kalama working for a triangle but Buchanan defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kalama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buchanan is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Buchanan stopping the sweep attempt from Kalama.
Buchanan cracks Kalama with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kalama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buchanan defends it easily.
Kalama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Buchanan is controlling Kalama's posture.#SUB2#
Kalama has gone for a leg lock! Buchanan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalama's guard.#REVR#
Buchanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kalama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buchanan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buchanan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kalama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchanan is one step ahead there.
Buchanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Buchanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Chris Buchanan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.
Kalama fails with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalama sprawls well. Kalama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Kalama moved out of range nicely.
Kalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan slips a jab from Kalama.
Kalama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buchanan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalama somewhat.
Chris Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoaka Kalama.#T1#
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Buchanan feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Kalama slips the punch.
Kalama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Kalama misses.
Donk. Buchanan catches Kalama right on the button with a cross.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Buchanan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Buchanan is posturing up here but Kalama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Buchanan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Buchanan has to tap! Slick submission there by Kalama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoaka Kalama!
An out of breath Hoaka Kalama 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:
SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalama misses with a straight left.
Kalama missing with a left hand there. Espiga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalama there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Kalama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Espiga sprawls well initially but Kalama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Espiga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Espiga tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kalama wants to work for an arm triangle but Espiga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kalama is working for a submission of some sort.
Espiga trying to control but Kalama postures up.
#SUB2#
Kalama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Espiga sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Espiga wants to control but Kalama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Espiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Espiga'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.#SUB2#
Kalama seems to be working for a kimura but Espiga defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kalama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalama is looking to advance position but Espiga won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kalama is trying to work for a kimura but Espiga is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Kalama seems to be looking for submissions.
Espiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalama on the ground.
Espiga tries to roll over but Kalama keeps him under control.
Espiga 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.
Espiga trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kalama seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kalama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Espiga tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kalama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoaka Kalama!
Hoaka Kalama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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