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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hale misses.
Hale misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Hale feints and as Addams raises his hands in defense, Hale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Addams keeping full guard, as Hale tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Hale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Hale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hale prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Hale 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Hale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams looking to control.
#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hale has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Addams is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hale tries for a kimura but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hale off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale breaks Addams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Hale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Addams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hale has managed to get both his arms back between Addams's legs - danger averted.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hale 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.
Addams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hale 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hale throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hale looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Addams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily
and Addams counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Addams. No joy for Hale on that attempt.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Addams gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Hale tries to pull guard but Addams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiki Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale stops a takedown attempt from Addams.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale. #T1#
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hale's face.
Addams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams stalling.
A knee to the head by Addams.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Addams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Addams is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Hale misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Lurch Addams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Hale with a poor takedown
and Addams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addams throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Addams's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hale throws an off balance right hand
and Addams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Addams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Addams throws a big counter head kick but Hale avoids it with no problem.
Addams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hale takes a step back to recover.
Addams slips under a jab from Hale.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Lurch Addams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale sets himself, and Addams steps forward looking for the clinch! Hale avoids it this time.
Addams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4##CL2#
Addams clinches.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale letting Addams take a breather here.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams leaning against his opponent.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Addams.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keiki Hale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Addams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Addams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams.
#CL2#
Addams forces Hale back against the cage and clinches.
Addams lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Addams with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams working Hale over with knees to the body.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Hale shrugs off.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Addams can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Hale.
Addams has Hale pushed against the cage.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Addams. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keiki Hale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Hale takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams stalling the fight.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keiki Hale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lurch Addams!
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kivela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Kivela is now in Hale's guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Kivela has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Kivela slows the pace down.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kivela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Kivela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for a kimura but Hale is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kivela is trying to work for a kimura but Hale is defending well.
#SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Kivela is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Kivela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Hale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kivela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kivela's back!#SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kivela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hale wants to take his opponent's back but Kivela doesn't allow it.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale postures up.#T3##SUB#
Hale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kivela working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale. #SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away. #SUB#
Hale wants to finish this one by submission but Kivela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hale.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hale looking for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is having none of it.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hale is staying active.#T4#
Kivela is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivela is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kivela is looking to get to half guard.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is desperately trying to improve his position but Hale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kivela misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hale misses.
Kivela with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Hale with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivela.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela fails with the takedown.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Kivela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Kivela misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A slow jab from Kivela misses its intended target.
Hale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kivela scores with a nice strike.
Hale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kivela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hale somewhat.
Kivela misses with a straight right.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kivela stuffs the takedown.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivela.#TD#
Hale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kivela's guard.
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kivela looking for a guillotine here but Hale defends easily.
Kivela wants to sweep here but Hale controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard.
Kivela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hale pushes down on Kivela's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kivela actively working from the bottom here.
Keiki Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hale seems to be working for a kimura but Kivela defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well.
#SUB#
Hale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kivela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kivela tries to roll over but Hale keeps him under control.
Kivela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hale manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Hale avoids the attempt from Kivela to control.
Kivela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Hale prevents Kivela from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kivela is surviving well by controlling Hale's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB#
Hale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kivela manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
Kivela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Kivela wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Kivela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivela manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Kivela's guard.
Kivela working a defensive guard but Hale passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Hale advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Hale dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hale gets a takedown into half guard.
Kivela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well.
Hale wants to control but Kivela is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hale moves into full mount! Kivela won't be happy about that!
Kivela tries to reverse the position but Hale maintains control.
Kivela keeps trying to improve his position.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale.
Kivela looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Hale has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hale looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Kivela trying to control the hands but Hale breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela wants to control his opponent's hands but Hale gets his hands free.
Hale doesn't have the hooks in and Kivela manages to turn into his guard.
Kivela wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Hale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kivela seems content to control.
Daniel Kivela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kivela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here.
Kivela winds up and cracks Hale with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kivela is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Kivela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keiki Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Hale is staying active underneath Kivela, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kivela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiki Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Keiki Hale wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Keiki Hale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacob looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Jacob stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacob.
Jacob takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Jacob lands a nice looking body kick.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Jacob counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Jacob feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Jacob connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
We've been informed that Jacob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jacob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Jacob catches Hale right on the button with a cross.
Jacob misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hale gets the takedown into side control.
Jacob prevents Hale from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hale has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jacob is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hale yanks on the arm and Jacob is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Our winner, Keiki Hale, 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:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Water Law.
Water Law throws a hook but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Hale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Water Law.
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Water Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Hale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hale is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Water Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Water Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Water Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage.
Hale trying to pass the guard but Water Law defending well. #SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Water Law is defending well.
#T2#
Water Law regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hale forces his way into half guard.
Water Law wants to improve his position but Hale is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hale is keen to just control but Water Law is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Water Law is defending well.
#SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hale wants to take a breather but Water Law is having none of it.
Water Law is looking to control Hale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Water Law avoid being mounted?
Water Law is controlling Hale's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Hale seems to be working for a kimura but Water Law defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Water Law is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Water Law sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Water Law sees it coming and defends easily.
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!#SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura here but Water Law manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Hale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A jab from Water Law does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Water Law scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Water Law scores with a decent looking hook.
Water Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Water Law is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Water Law.
Water Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Water Law lands a big uppercut and Hale crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hale looks OK. Water Law waves Hale back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Water Law cracks Hale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Water Law finish him?
#ROC2#
Hale is rocked!
Water Law throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hale clean off his feet! He's out cold! Water Law stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trafalgar Water Law!
Trafalgar Water Law is the new super heavyweight champion!
Trafalgar Water Law thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Artemovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Artemovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Artemovich is looking for a sweep.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Artemovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artemovich tries to improve position but can't.
Artemovich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hale easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich is just holding on here. Hale manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Artemovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hale working for a choke but Artemovich is defending well.
I really don't envy Artemovich right now.
#SUB2#
Hale is looking for the choke from the back position but Artemovich is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hale tightening his grip on Artemovich, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Artemovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Hale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Artemovich defend it? Hale steps over the head and cranks it - Artemovich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Keiki Hale is the new super heavyweight champion!
Keiki Hale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale avoids the body shot from Beaumanoir.
#TD#
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Beaumanoir's guard.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Beaumanoir.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaumanoir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaumanoir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hale drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hale seems to have locked his on tight now - Beaumanoir screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hale, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Keiki Hale!
A victorious Keiki Hale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kazehaya.
Hale slips under a jab from Kazehaya.
Hale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Kazehaya catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazehaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazehaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Kazehaya misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Kazehaya dives in and scores a takedown into Hale's guard.#SUB2#
Hale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazehaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kazehaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazehaya has managed to get both his arms back between Hale's legs - danger averted.
Kazehaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Hale working for a triangle but Kazehaya defends it easily.
Kazehaya tries to free his leg and advance position but Hale is retaining full guard.
Kazehaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazehaya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kazehaya uses it to pass to side control.
Kazehaya is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale tries to bench press Kazehaya off him but Kazehaya keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazehaya trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kazehaya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Kazehaya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hale has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazehaya but great work by Hale.#SUB2#
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kazehaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kazehaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hale has hold of Kazehaya's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kazehaya seems comfortable defending it but Hale has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kazehaya is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kazehaya is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hale couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Our winner, Keiki Hale, 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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