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Event:
RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Frostulfsson scores with a body shot.
Kaanaana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frostulfsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaanaana slips under a jab from Frostulfsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frostulfsson catches Kaanaana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Ku Kaanaana has been cut.
Kaanaana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaanaana throws a wild body kick that Frostulfsson sees coming a mile off.
Kaanaana misses the shot to the body.
Frostulfsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaanaana misses with a looping right.
Frostulfsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frostulfsson leaves Kaanaana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frostulfsson stuffs the takedown.
Frostulfsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaanaana is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Frostulfsson lands a big uppercut and Kaanaana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaanaana looks OK. Frostulfsson waves Kaanaana back to his feet!#KD2#
Frostulfsson sends Kaanaana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frostulfsson is motioning to the referee to let Kaanaana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kaanaana is rocked!
Frostulfsson throws a pinpoint strike between Kaanaana's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kaanaana crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Frostulfsson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orn Frostulfsson!
After winning the bout, Orn Frostulfsson 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:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaanaana looks for a takedown but Planck sprawls well.
Kaanaana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ku Kaanaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaanaana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max Planck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ku Kaanaana.
Kaanaana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Planck tries to avoid it but Kaanaana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Planck to the ground. Planck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Planck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Planck.#CUT#It looks like Ku Kaanaana has been cut.
Kaanaana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Planck is looking to counter punch.
Kaanaana with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Planck counters with a nice right hand that sends Kaanaana toppling to the canvas! Kaanaana scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Planck finish him?!
Planck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaanaana is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Planck doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kaanaana crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kaanaana's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Planck!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Planck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 63:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Madzarov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaanaana in the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Madzarov delivers a nice body kick.
Kaanaana is breathing heavily.
Madzarov lands a right hook to the body.
Madzarov scores with a kick to the body.
Madzarov scores with a spinning back kick!
Madzarov scores with a push kick.
Madzarov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madzarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaanaana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaanaana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madzarov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Madzarov stuffs the takedown.#KD2#
Madzarov drops Kaanaana with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kaanaana looks back up at him and smiles so Madzarov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Ku Kaanaana has been cut.
Madzarov drops Kaanaana with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kaanaana! Madzarov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasko Madzarov!
A less than humble Vasko Madzarov 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:
RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Read cracks Kaanaana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Read.#CUT2#It looks like Ku Kaanaana has been cut.
Read works Kaanaana's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Read.
Read lands a jab to the head.
Read lands with a hook. Kaanaana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Read. That snapped Kaanaana's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaanaana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Kaanaana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Read to the ground. Kaanaana is now in Read's guard.#SUB2#
Read has his foot on Kaanaana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaanaana works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaanaana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read has momentary wrist control but Kaanaana slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaanaana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaanaana forces his way into half guard.
Kaanaana is taking a breather. Read says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Read is looking for a sweep. Kaanaana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Kaanaana drops an elbow to the side of Read's head. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Read has been cut.
Kaanaana passes to full mount!
Read tries to lock up and control but Kaanaana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaanaana landing punches. #CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Read's cut even more.
Read can't escape the position.
Read tries to hold on but Kaanaana pushes him away.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Read really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaanaana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaanaana wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kaanaana raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#Gabriel Read's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Read's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ku Kaanaana!
An out of breath Ku Kaanaana 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Bokor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaanaana pinned against the cage. Kaanaana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaanaana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bokor sprawls and moves away.
Kaanaana closes the distance and clinches up with Bokor, looking for a takedown. Kaanaana pushes Bokor against the cage but Bokor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kaanaana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bokor's guard.
Bokor striking off his back but it's not causing Kaanaana any problems.
Kaanaana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaanaana scoring with some ground and pound.
Bokor wants to stand up but Kaanaana is controlling him.
Kaanaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bokor is trying to keep Kaanaana in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaanaana is working Bokor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaanaana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bokor's head.
Kaanaana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bokor is trying to keep Kaanaana in close.
#T1#
Bokor keeping moving, preventing Kaanaana from controlling successfully.
Kaanaana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaanaana passes into half guard.
Well, if Kaanaana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bokor won't allow Kaanaana to pass to mount.
Bokor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bokor.
Kaanaana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaanaana trying to control but Bokor is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaanaana looking to pass the guard.
Kaanaana works over Bokor with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaanaana postures up and lands a big shot to Bokor's brow.
Kaanaana trying to control but Bokor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bokor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaanaana is one step ahead there.
Kaanaana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaanaana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaanaana landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaanaana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bokor's head.#T3#
Kaanaana lands a couple of elbows.
Kaanaana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaanaana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaanaana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaanaana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bokor keeping moving, preventing Kaanaana from controlling successfully.
Bokor is trying to control the position but Kaanaana postures up.
Kaanaana landing with the ground and pound.
Kaanaana looking to pass the guard.
Kaanaana works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kaanaana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaanaana is trying to control. Bokor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaanaana connects with a nice short shot to Bokor's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaanaana connects with a nice short shot to Bokor's temple.
Kaanaana trying to mount his opponent but Bokor defends it.
Kaanaana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaanaana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaanaana landing strikes from the mount and Bokor is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Kaanaana.
Kaanaana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ku Kaanaana dominated that round.
That's time! Kaanaana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kaanaana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaanaana working away.
Kaanaana landing strikes.
Kaanaana working the head with strikes. #ROC#Bokor is rocked!
Kaanaana just content to control the position.
Bokor is still in real trouble! Can Kaanaana finish him?
Kaanaana working the head with strikes.
Kaanaana lands a huge shot from side control! Bokor is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana!
Ku Kaanaana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hatti moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hatti pulls guard.
Hatti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatti wants to sweep here but Kaanaana controlling him for the moment.
Kaanaana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaanaana cracks Hatti with a solid left hand.
Kaanaana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaanaana working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaanaana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaanaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaanaana stops Hatti from standing up. #T1#
Kaanaana trying to control but Hatti is working from the bottom.
Kaanaana throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaanaana working some strikes from top position.
Kaanaana advances position into side control!
Hatti pushes Kaanaana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaanaana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatti is trying to control Kaanaana's posture but Kaanaana avoids it.
Hatti is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Kaanaana working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatti is looking for a sweep.
Kaanaana tries to score with some ground and pound. Hatti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kaanaana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatti to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kaanaana scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kaanaana working the ground and pound.
Kaanaana lands a nice forearm strike.
Kaanaana tries to score with some ground and pound. Hatti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaanaana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Hatti looks winded!
Hatti defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Kaanaana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Kaanaana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaanaana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaanaana looks up at the clock and then as Hatti takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kaanaana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kaanaana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatti keeps working.
Hatti is trying to control Kaanaana's posture but Kaanaana avoids it.
Kaanaana is working Hatti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaanaana cracks Hatti with a big elbow.
Hatti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hatti taking a bit of punishment here - Kaanaana scoring with strikes. #ROC#Hatti is rocked!#T4#
Kaanaana is looking to take a break and control but Hatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatti is still in real trouble! Can Kaanaana finish him?
Hatti seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaanaana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kaanaana is chipping away with strikes.
Kaanaana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaanaana working the ground and pound.
Hatti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ku Kaanaana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hatti fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hatti or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaanaana, which made it look bad.
Kaanaana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Kaanaana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hatti's half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaanaana.
Hatti is trying to stand up here but Kaanaana is controlling him well.
Kaanaana 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.
Kaanaana controlling the action here.
Hatti tries to kick Kaanaana off but Kaanaana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hatti is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaanaana working over Hatti with some ground and pound. Hatti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaanaana passes to full mount! #T1#
Kaanaana is landing with some decent strikes but Hatti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaanaana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatti is looking to escape.
Kaanaana breaks from Hatti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaanaana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaanaana is landing with some decent strikes but Hatti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaanaana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaanaana landing strikes from the mount and Hatti is in trouble!
Kaanaana postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hatti in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hatti to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana!
Ku Kaanaana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaanaana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurmentov is fending him off so far but Kaanaana persists. Nope, Kurmentov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kaanaana shoots in and bounces Kurmentov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaanaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaanaana throwing strikes from guard but Kurmentov blocks nicely.
Kaanaana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurmentov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurmentov has momentary wrist control but Kaanaana slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaanaana throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaanaana looking to pass the guard.
Kaanaana is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurmentov has wrist control.#T1#
Kaanaana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaanaana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaanaana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kurmentov tries to sprawl but Kaanaana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kaanaana there.
Kurmentov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaanaana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaanaana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaanaana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurmentov defending well though.
Kaanaana moves nicely into side control.
Kurmentov is breathing heavily.
Kaanaana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurmentov keeps working. #T2#
Kaanaana is chipping away with strikes.
Kaanaana taking a breather here.
Kaanaana working the body and head with strikes.
Kurmentov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaanaana.
Kaanaana cracks Kurmentov with a big elbow.
Kurmentov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kurmentov tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kurmentov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kurmentov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaanaana.
#T3#
Kaanaana lands some shots froms side control.
Kaanaana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaanaana.
Kaanaana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurmentov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaanaana.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaanaana working the head with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurmentov parries the strikes from Kaanaana easily there. Kaanaana is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kurmentov to escape.
Kaanaana working the ground and pound but Kurmentov is defending the strikes.
Kaanaana scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurmentov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaanaana.
Kaanaana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kaanaana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaanaana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaanaana landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kurmentov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaanaana on the ground.
Kaanaana lands a few punches from side control.
Kaanaana throws a strike aimed at the side of Kurmentov's head but Kurmentov avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurmentov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kaanaana working the ground and pound but Kurmentov is defending the strikes.
Kurmentov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaanaana connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ku Kaanaana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Kurmentov. No joy for Kaanaana on that attempt. #TD2#
Kaanaana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kurmentov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kaanaana manages to mount him!
Kaanaana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kurmentov's face.
Kaanaana landing strikes from the mount.
Kaanaana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaanaana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kurmentov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaanaana.
Kaanaana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Kurmentov is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurmentov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaanaana.
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!
Kaanaana scoring with strikes but Kurmentov is staying in there. #T1#
Kaanaana looking to control but Kurmentov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaanaana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaanaana postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kurmentov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kaanaana and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana!
During a confident post fight interview, Ku Kaanaana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaanaana. #TD2#
Kaanaana feints and as Gomes raises his hands in defense, Kaanaana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaanaana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaanaana advances to half guard.
Kaanaana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomes's head.
Kaanaana working the head and body with strikes.
Kaanaana is nestled in close to Gomes, 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.
Kaanaana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaanaana connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaanaana controlling the action here.
Kaanaana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaanaana sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Gomes! Oh, Gomes is in big trouble! Kaanaana lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana!
An out of breath Ku Kaanaana 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaanaana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zono shoots in and drives through. Kaanaana sprawls well.#TD#
Kaanaana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zono actively working from the bottom here.
Zono is looking for a sweep. Kaanaana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaanaana pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zono is looking for a sweep. Kaanaana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaanaana lands strikes from half guard.
Kaanaana is looking to take a break and control but Zono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaanaana is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Zono is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kaanaana fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Zono from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kaanaana! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Kaanaana! |
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