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Event:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalakona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalakona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalakona misses with a jab to the body
and Ann counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Hemolele Kalakona has been cut.
Kalakona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ann is looking to slow Kalakona down with leg kicks.
Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalakona misses with a wild body shot.
Kalakona throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalakona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kalakona has his takedown stuffed
and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalakona is just out of range.
Kalakona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Ann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalakona throws a sloppy body shot
and Ann counters with a stiff right hand.
Ann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Ann.
Kalakona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalakona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ann rather than just go for the knockout.
Ann slips under a jab from Kalakona.
Kalakona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ann lands a head kick!
Ann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kalakona counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalakona throws a big elbow that misses.
Ann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ann keeping moving, preventing Kalakona from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kalakona stopping the sweep attempt from Ann.
Ann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ann has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ann holds on and takes a little breather.
Kalakona throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalakona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jules Ann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Kalakona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Ann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalakona misses with an uppercut
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalakona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ann misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kalakona counter with a right hand.
Ann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ann dips to his left and cracks Kalakona with an uppercut!
Ann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalakona tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ann tries to clinch up.
Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalakona was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann.
Kalakona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ann lands with an overhand left.
Ann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalakona's hands.
Ann blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ann lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann lands a head kick. Kalakona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ann lands a jab to Kalakona's midsection.
Kalakona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Kalakona is rocked!
Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Ann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalakona thinking.
Ann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalakona misses with an uppercut
and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalakona is still on wobbly legs! Can Ann finish him?
A cross from Ann lands.
Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Ann counters with a huge left! Kalakona is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ann isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kalakona from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann!
A less than humble Jules Ann 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Kalakona.
Grigorev cracks a nice hook into Kalakona's ribs.
Grigorev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Grigorev.
Grigorev slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalakona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalakona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalakona misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Grigorev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalakona stands up over Grigorev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalakona lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorev is trying to keep Kalakona in close.
Kalakona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kalakona tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorev is retaining full guard.
Grigorev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalakona.
Kalakona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalakona lands a couple of digs.
Grigorev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalakona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalakona working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grigorev's head.
Kalakona postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalakona looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalakona, not yet.
Grigorev looking to sit in guard and control but Kalakona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Grigorev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalakona working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grigorev's head.
Grigorev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kalakona passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grigorev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Grigorev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kalakona cracks Grigorev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kalakona immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Grigorev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kalakona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemolele Kalakona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kalakona throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jahosafat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalakona is in Jahosafat's guard.
Jahosafat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalakona.
Kalakona throws a big right hand that misses.
Jahosafat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalakona 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.
Kalakona 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.
Kalakona is looking to work some ground and pound but Jahosafat has wrist control.
Jahosafat looking to control.
Kalakona postures up in Jahosafat's guard and throws a big left but Jahosafat blocks it.
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.
Kalakona throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalakona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalakona working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jahosafat's head.#SUB2#
Kalakona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jahosafat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalakona has managed to get both his arms back between Jahosafat's legs - danger averted.
Kalakona is working Jahosafat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kalakona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalakona throwing strikes from guard but Jahosafat blocks nicely.
Kalakona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jahosafat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jahosafat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalakona throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalakona working some strikes from top position.
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing.
Kalakona makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahosafat looks winded!
Kalakona throwing strikes from guard but Jahosafat blocks nicely.
Kalakona stands up over Jahosafat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalakona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalakona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalakona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalakona is looking to work some ground and pound but Jahosafat has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalakona landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalakona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalakona throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalakona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jahosafat can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Kalakona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalakona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalakona postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jahosafat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalakona throws a big elbow that misses.
Jahosafat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalakona works over Jahosafat with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalakona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jahosafat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalakona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Kalakona throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalakona stands and throws Jahosafat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kalakona connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jahosafat some visible discomfort.
Kalakona misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jahosafat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalakona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalakona in side control, throwing shots but Jahosafat defends.
Jahosafat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalakona.
Kalakona tries to score with some ground and pound. Jahosafat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kalakona lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kalakona.
Kalakona looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jahosafat is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Kalakona crashes against the mat.
Kalakona working the ground and pound but Jahosafat is defending the strikes.
Jahosafat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalakona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hemolele Kalakona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kalakona connects with a right hand. Jahosafat shakes it off.
Jumpin Jahosafat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalakona lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalakona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Kalakona lands a big uppercut and Jahosafat crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jahosafat looks OK. Kalakona waves Jahosafat back to his feet!#ROC#Jahosafat is rocked!
Kalakona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jahosafat is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalakona finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalakona scores with a body shot.
Kalakona connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jahosafat out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hemolele Kalakona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kalakona throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Kalakona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalakona misses its target.
Kalakona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Kalakona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalakona looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Dean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalakona in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Hemolele Kalakona has been cut.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Kalakona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kalakona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean blocking some punches.
Kalakona misses with some punches.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Kalakona is controlling him.
Kalakona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalakona has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalakona lands a right hand.
Dean is trying to push Kalakona away but Kalakona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalakona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalakona working aggressively here.
#T1#
Dean blocks a body shot from Kalakona.
Kalakona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalakona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalakona.
Kalakona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
A short left from Dean.
Dean misses with some punches.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalakona digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank.
Kalakona blocking some punches.
Kalakona keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean working aggressively here.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Kalakona has him pressed against the cage.
Kalakona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalakona lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kalakona.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Kalakona is controlling him.
Kalakona pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Dean misses with the head strike.
Kalakona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalakona misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kalakona has hold of one of Dean's legs. Dean is fighting the takedown attempt but Kalakona gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing.
Kalakona prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Kalakona is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalakona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Dean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kalakona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalakona throws a big shot that misses.
Dean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalakona slips a jab from Dean.
Kalakona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalakona slips a jab from Dean.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Kalakona counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean throws a hook but Kalakona avoids it easily.
Dean looks winded!
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Kalakona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Kalakona's head but Kalakona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kalakona ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Kalakona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Kalakona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalakona loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Good exchange - Dean coming out on top.#TD#
Kalakona looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalakona advances position into side control!
Kalakona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.
The ground and pound from Kalakona seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kalakona working the ground and pound but Dean is defending the strikes.
Kalakona prevents Dean from escaping the position.#T4#
The ground and pound from Kalakona seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalakona tries to score with some ground and pound. Dean controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kalakona throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Kalakona seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Kalakona drags him back down.
Dean on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kalakona throws a strike aimed at the side of Dean's head but Dean avoids it well.
Dean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean is not content to let Kalakona control the position.
Dean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kalakona misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hemolele Kalakona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hemolele Kalakona's cut.
That's time! Kalakona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalakona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Dean finds it's target.
Kalakona throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalakona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalakona just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Dean cracks Kalakona with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dean has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalakona to stand back up!#ROC2#Kalakona is rocked!
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!
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalakona.
Oh Kalakona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean misses with a looping left.
Kalakona seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kalakona to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalakona ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalakona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalakona lands a nice shot that snaps Dean's head back.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kalakona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalakona.
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalakona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalakona tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Dean is rocked!#TD#
Kalakona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dean is still in real trouble! Can Kalakona finish him?
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalakona is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dean is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kalakona fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dean from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kalakona! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemolele Kalakona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kalakona. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Karlsson goes for a double leg but Kalakona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalakona continues to drive forward.
Kalakona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice left hand lands by Kalakona.
Kalakona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Kalakona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson goes for a takedown attempt but Kalakona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalakona counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalakona scores with a jab. Karlsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Kalakona.#KD2#
Kalakona sends Karlsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalakona is motioning to the referee to let Karlsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Karlsson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mikael Karlsson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson glances at the clock... BAM! Kalakona nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Karlsson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Karlsson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hemolele Kalakona! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kalakona stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalakona scores with a hook to the body. Money takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Kalakona throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Money tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalakona is in Money's guard.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalakona throwing strikes from guard but Money blocks nicely.
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.
Money is trying to keep Kalakona in close.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money keeping moving, preventing Kalakona from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kalakona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalakona throws an elbow that misses. Money uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalakona's guard. Nice move by Money!#REVB#
Kalakona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Kalakona blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Money drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kalakona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kalakona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kalakona! #REVR#
Money regains half guard.#T2#
Kalakona looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Money has eaten all the pies!
Money is looking for a sweep. Kalakona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalakona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Money avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalakona.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalakona is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalakona not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalakona missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalakona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalakona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Kalakona throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Money is looking to escape.
Money blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalakona.
Money avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalakona.
Money blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalakona.
Money has hold of Kalakona's hands but Kalakona slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalakona thows a huge punch but Money dodges it nicely.
Kalakona is thwarting Money's attempts to control the position.
Kalakona missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalakona missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Kalakona is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalakona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalakona wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Kalakona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalakona is trying to control the action in half guard but Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalakona throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Kalakona throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Money avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalakona.
Money is refusing to be controlled, as Kalakona sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Money drives through and clinches with Kalakona against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kalakona.
Money looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Kalakona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hemolele Kalakona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kalakona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalakona looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Kalakona lands an overhand right.#TD#
Kalakona fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Money sprawls well initially but Kalakona persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalakona sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Money defending well though.
Kalakona throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Money is staying active underneath Kalakona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalakona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Money moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money has momentary wrist control but Kalakona slips an elbow through the middle.
Money is breathing heavily.
Kalakona trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalakona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalakona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kalakona throwing strikes but missing.
Kalakona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalakona.
Kalakona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Money keeping moving, preventing Kalakona from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalakona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalakona has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Money preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #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.
Kalakona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saka Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalakona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Money stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalakona misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kalakona moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Kalakona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Kalakona lands a nice uppercut.
Kalakona lands a nice uppercut.
Kalakona lands a right hand.
A short right from Kalakona. #ROC#Money is rocked!
Kalakona creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Money with a big uppercut! Money tries to clinch up but Kalakona pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Money to the mat! Money covers up and Kalakona unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hemolele Kalakona! |
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