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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Duranto misses with a wild combination.
Kalla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Kalla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Duranto, which made it look bad.
Kalla slips a jab from Duranto.
And Kalla tries to counter it with a takedown but Duranto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duranto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Kalla slips the punch.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Jean Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big right from Kalla misses.
Kalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a hook.
Duranto appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Duranto gets caught napping as Kalla dives in and scores a takedown. Duranto manages to retain guard.
Duranto managing to control the position.
Kalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto trying to control the position.
Kalla with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Duranto working a defensive guard here.
Duranto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Duranto controls Kalla momentarily but Kalla frees himself.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duranto being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A low kick from Kalla misses
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
#TD2#
Kalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duranto on his heels. He'll look to pass Duranto's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Kalla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalla controlling from the top position.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Duranto is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Kalla.
Duranto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Kalla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duranto has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Duranto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
WW Round 1a
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hideki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hideki throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
A big right from Hideki misses.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideki.
Duranto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hideki's head backwards.
Hideki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hideki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hideki tries to keep at a distance but Duranto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hideki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hideki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hideki pushes off an throws an elbow but Duranto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duranto pushes Hideki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duranto blocks an elbow strike from Hideki.
Hideki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hideki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duranto.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Hideki.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Hideki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hideki misses with the head strike.
Hideki lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hideki pushes Duranto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Hideki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hideki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duranto looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duranto.
Duranto 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.
Hideki misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Hideki as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hideki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hideki.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Hideki digs a right hand into Duranto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duranto's gas tank.
Hideki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideki lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Duranto is rocked!
Hideki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Duranto with a big uppercut! Duranto tries to clinch up but Hideki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Duranto to the mat! Duranto covers up and Hideki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nagatsuki Hideki!
After winning the bout, Nagatsuki Hideki 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:
CFC 508
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Mak scores with a leg kick.
Mak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duranto as he avoids it easily.
Mak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duranto.
Duranto wants to clinch up but Mak keeps it at a distance.
Mak lands with a kick to the temple. Duranto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mak tries to clinch but Duranto moves out of range.
Mak tries to clinch but Duranto moves out of range.
Mak fails to land the takedown.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Mak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Duranto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mak counters with a right hand to the body.
Mak slaps away a takedown attempt from Duranto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dim Mak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Duranto.
Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Mak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duranto circles away.
Mak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duranto as he avoids it easily.
Duranto moves in looking to clinch but Mak pushes him off.
Duranto shoots in for a double leg but Mak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duranto shoots for a double leg takedown but Mak sprawls well. He's pushed Duranto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mak.
Mak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duranto's waist but Duranto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mak off to one side.
Mak is breathing heavily.
Mak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Duranto shoots in for a double leg but Mak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Duranto instigates a clinch.
Duranto lands a left hand.
Mak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duranto walks away with a smile on his face. Mak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duranto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mak swivels and escapes.
Duranto throws a head kick but Mak moves out of range.
Mak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duranto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mak thinking.
Duranto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto throws a head kick but Mak moves out of range.
Duranto throws a one two combo.
Duranto closes the distance and clinches up with Mak, looking for a takedown. Duranto pushes Mak against the cage but Mak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dim Mak.
I think Mak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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