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Event:
8L 44 - Lil show
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Python throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kalinic to counter with a crisp jab.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Kalinic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Kalinic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kalinic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Python shapes to counter with a head kick.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalinic.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalinic.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalinic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Kalinic misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
Python tries to clinch up
and Kalinic counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python moves out of range as Kalinic strikes.
Python tries to clinch but Kalinic is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Kalinic takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalinic manages to avoid it.#T1#
Python on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalinic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Python.
Kalinic blocks a head kick by Python.
#CL2#
Python has managed to clinch.
Python told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kalinic misses with a body punch.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Kalinic wants to stall.
Python lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
Kalinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalinic avoiding damage.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Kalinic has the dominant position.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kalinic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalinic lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Kalinic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalinic throws a head punch that misses.
Kalinic struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Python on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kalinic on the inside.
I was talking to Kalinic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kalinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalinic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Kalinic takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Mate Kalinic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Mate Kalinic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalinic connects with a body shot that sends Python's belly button to the back.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Kalinic.
Kalinic throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Kalinic connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Kalinic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kalinic misses the shot to the body.
Kalinic misses with a kick to the body.
Kalinic lands a jab.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalinic scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalinic scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Kalinic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Python has managed to clinch.
Python takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kalinic.
A short body shot lands from Kalinic as the two fighters clinch.
Kalinic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalinic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Python can't break the clinch.
Kalinic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalinic is leaning against Python and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Python blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalinic has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
A nice left hand lands by Kalinic.
#BC2#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Kalinic there.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kalinic misses.
Kalinic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Python counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Kalinic to the mat! Python runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Kalinic is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Kalinic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalinic misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Kalinic.
Kalinic lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalinic misses with a hook
letting Python counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Kalinic is rocked!
Kalinic misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Oh Kalinic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Python swings widly with a right hand
and Kalinic counters with a straight right hand.
Kalinic seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Kalinic throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Mate Kalinic is winning the standup battle so far.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalinic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalinic.
Kalinic lands with a right hand.
Kalinic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalinic lands a nice shot that snaps Python's head back.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Kalinic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalinic throws a big shot that misses.
Kalinic missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalinic lands with a kick to the temple. Python shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kalinic missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Kalinic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalinic misses with a looping left.
Mate Kalinic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalinic misses with a wild body shot.
Python misses with a right hand
and Kalinic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalinic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Python is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Python tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kalinic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalinic.
A head kick misses from Python. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalinic misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalinic misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kalinic breaks the clinch.
Python tries to clinch but Kalinic moves out of range.
Kalinic scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalinic circles away.
Kalinic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalinic looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalinic throws a big shot that misses.
Python pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Python forces Kalinic back against the ropes and clinches.
Kalinic is trying to stall.
Kalinic struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Kalinic misses.
Kalinic swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Kalinic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Kalinic throws a good cross that connects.
Kalinic lands the left hand.
Python throws a leg kick
letting Kalinic counter with a right hand.
Kalinic tests Python's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalinic throws a poor cross that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalinic circles away.
A shot to the liver by Python. Beautiful body shot.
Kalinic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalinic.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Look low, kick high! Python uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kalinic tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Python is absolutely delighted - when Kalinic wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyrius Python! |
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Event:
8L XL - The Big Show
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahmswe is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmswe. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalinic misses the target.#CL#
Kalinic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kalinic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmswe backwards.
A hook to the body from Kalinic.
Kalinic lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalinic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kalinic lands with a left to the head.
Kalinic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmswe backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalinic.
Ahmswe trying to land knees to the body.
Kalinic gets through Ahmswe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmswe missing with knees to the body.
Kalinic scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalinic. #CUT#It looks like Magudo Ahmswe has been cut.
Ahmswe tries to circle away but Kalinic has him pinned against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalinic. #BC#
Kalinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahmswe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalinic.
Ahmswe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalinic counters with a good low kick that Ahmswe was not able to check. #T1#
Kalinic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalinic lands a jab.
Ahmswe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalinic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahmswe scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Kalinic catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Ahmswe stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Ahmswe walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Ahmswe is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalinic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahmswe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kalinic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Ahmswe walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kalinic rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Ahmswe has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Ahmswe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalinic finish him?
Ahmswe walks into a jab.
Kalinic connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahmswe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmswe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalinic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahmswe.
Kalinic moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##KD#
Kalinic cracks Ahmswe with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ahmswe is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ahmswe is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#That has opened up Magudo Ahmswe's cut even more.
Ahmswe walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ahmswe is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mate Kalinic!
A very excited looking Mate Kalinic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Magudo Ahmswe was interviewed post fight and said 'No comment on my today fight...Sorry...'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXVI - Rabid
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalinic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smoking wants to clinch up but Kalinic keeps it at a distance.
Smoking is looking to clinch.
Smoking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalinic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smoking is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalinic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kalinic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smoking counters with a low kick, right behind Kalinic 's knee.
Kalinic tries to bum rush Smoking with a series of wild strikes but Smoking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoking tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalinic is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalinic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smoking moves out of range as Kalinic strikes.
Mate Kalinic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smoking tries to keep at a distance but Kalinic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smoking struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalinic controls his hands.
Smoking tries to throw a body punch but Kalinic avoids it by throwing Smoking back against the ropes. #T1#
Smoking working aggressively here.
Kalinic working aggressively here.
Smoking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smoking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoking managing to block the knees to the body from Kalinic.
Smoking stalling in the clinch but Kalinic improves position.
Smoking scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalinic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalinic prevents a body shot from Smoking.
Smoking looking to throw knees to the head but Kalinic is blocking nicely.
Kalinic tries to throw a body punch but Smoking avoids it by throwing Kalinic back against the ropes.
Smoking struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalinic controls his hands.
Kalinic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalinic misses with some punches.
Kalinic misses with a punch to the body.
Smoking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smoking presses Kalinic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalinic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoking backwards.
Smoking looking to stall.
#T2#
Smoking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalinic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalinic leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalinic.
Smoking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoking throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kalinic blocks it with crossed arms.
Smoking blocking some punches.
Kalinic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smoking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalinic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Smoking.
Smoking misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kalinic.
Kalinic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smoking scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalinic lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Smoking will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kalinic misses with a left hand
and Smoking counters with a left to the body. #CUT#It looks like Jack Smoking has been cut.#CL2#
Smoking closes the distance and clinches.
Smoking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalinic's elbow.
Smoking lands a body punch.
Kalinic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalinic backwards.
Smoking misses with a body punch.
Smoking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoking misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoking blocks a body shot from Kalinic.
Smoking misses with a punch to the body.
Kalinic lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smoking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Smoking, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalinic misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Smoking has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smoking throws a sloppy head kick and Kalinic moves out of range easily.
Kalinic jabs at Smoking's body.#T1#
Smoking moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalinic avoids the head kick by Smoking.
Smoking walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalinic throws a low kick but Smoking moves out of range easily.
Smoking is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smoking throws a leg kick that misses.
Smoking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoking wants to counter with a clinch but Kalinic pushes him away.
Smoking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smoking throws a head kick that misses.
Kalinic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalinic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smoking under the eye.
Kalinic misses with a jab to the body
and Smoking counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Smoking moves into the clinch.
Kalinic blocks a body shot from Smoking.
Kalinic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoking has him pressed against the ropes.
Kalinic blocks a body shot from Smoking. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kalinic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalinic works on Smoking's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalinic misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalinic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Smoking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalinic blocks a body shot from Smoking.
Smoking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoking tries to throw a body punch but Kalinic avoids it by throwing Smoking back against the ropes.
Smoking blocks an uppercut.
Smoking misses with a body punch.
Kalinic lands an uppercut.
Smoking can't find room to land a body shot as Kalinic controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smoking prevents a body shot from Kalinic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalinic.
Kalinic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoking's elbow.
Kalinic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoking is leaning against Kalinic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalinic prevents a body shot from Smoking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Smoking will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Smoking's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Smoking takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate Kalinic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalinic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoking's elbow.
Kalinic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoking's elbow.
Kalinic is leaning against Smoking and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smoking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalinic blocks a body shot from Smoking.
A shot in the inside from Smoking.
Kalinic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kalinic throws a head punch that misses.
Kalinic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoking is defending well for now.
Kalinic misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smoking breaks the clinch.
Smoking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalinic throws a body punch but Smoking moves out of range.
Kalinic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smoking. Smoking obviously looking to wear him down.
Smoking does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jack Smoking seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kalinic throws a big shot that misses.
Kalinic throws a lazy right hand but Smoking sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Smoking.
Kalinic lands a jab to the nose.
Kalinic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalinic misses with an uppercut
and Smoking counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Kalinic tries to keep at a distance but Smoking has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalinic taking a breather.
Smoking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalinic stalling in the clinch but Smoking improves position.
Kalinic throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoking.
Smoking misses with a body punch.
Kalinic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalinic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack Smoking seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoking.
Smoking misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoking has a couple of punches blocked by Kalinic.
Smoking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smoking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoking lands a nice uppercut.
Smoking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smoking lands with a left to the head.
Jack Smoking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Kalinic is rocked!
Kalinic throws a head punch that misses.
Kalinic misses with the head strike.
Smoking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalinic scores a nice knee to the body.
Smoking tries to throw a body punch but Kalinic avoids it by throwing Smoking back against the ropes.
Kalinic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoking misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoking lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Smoking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smoking winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jack Smoking!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Smoking!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jack Smoking!
Jack Smoking wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jack Smoking, 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:
Eight Limbs XXX - Goodbye Aoki
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalinic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalinic ducks under a wild hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands the left hand.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Kalinic moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoochie Wallace. Kalinic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right and a left that Kalinic avoids nicely.
Kalinic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smoochie Wallace with a body shot.
No joy there for Smoochie Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalinic slips under a jab.
Kalinic moves out of range as Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Kalinic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalinic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalinic slips a jab and a cross from Smoochie Wallace.
Kalinic lands a really nice looking cross but Smoochie Wallace seems unphased.
#T1#
Smoochie Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalinic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalinic connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Smoochie Wallace's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Smoochie Wallace - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mate Kalinic!
In his post fight interview, Mate Kalinic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalinic sprawls well. He's pushed Usman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalinic throws a shot from downtown. Usman moves away and avoids it.
Usman ducks right into an uppercut from Kalinic. #CL2#
Usman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Usman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalinic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Kalinic.
Kalinic digs a good body shot into Usman's ribs.
Kalinic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Usman moves away from the strike by Kalinic.
Usman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Usman scores with a takedown into Kalinic's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Usman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Usman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kalinic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Usman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kamaru Usman! |
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