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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Pilao cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pilao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pilao.
Pilao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Pilao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pilao.
A swing and a miss from Pilao.#CL#
Pilao has managed to clinch.
Pilao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane jumps guard but Pilao stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pilao misses with a body punch.
Kane jumps guard but Pilao stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kook Kane.
Pilao lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pilao is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Pilao cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
Pilao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
Pilao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Pilao digs a right hand into Kane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kane's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane blocks a body shot from Pilao.
Pilao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pilao.
Kane looks winded!
Pilao digs a right hand underneath Kane's ribcage. Kane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pilao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pilao.
Pilao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Pilao.
Pilao scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
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!
Pilao lands a left hand.
#ROC#Kane is rocked!#T2#
Pilao pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Kane out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilberto Pilao!
Gilberto Pilao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 8: Warriors
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kane scores with a body shot.
Glass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Kane.#TD#
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glass to the ground. Kane is now in Glass's guard.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kane stops Glass from standing up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Glass is wriggling around but Kane manages to pass to half guard.
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kane prevents Glass from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Kane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGlass.
Kane throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Glass misses.
Kane tries for a takedown but Glass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kook Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Glass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kane fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Glass is trying to defend but Kane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kane is pressing down on Glass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glass is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glass defends it well.
Kane is taking a breather. Glass 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.#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane 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#
Glass throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glass won't be happy with that.
Kane has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Glass frees his head quite easily.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kook Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Glass is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kane is looking to work his way around to Glass's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane landing punches.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Glass frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?
Glass tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
Kane controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kane working for a submission but Glass is keeping him at bay.
Kane controlling from mount. #T3#
Further stalling from Kane.
Glass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glass is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Kane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Glass can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glass is trying to stand up.#T4#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glass is trying to stand but he's just given Kane his back.
Kane controlling from the back.
Glass is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kane off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kane motions for Glass to come forward. Kane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Kook Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kane backs off Glass throws a huge counter combo but Kane manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kook Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Glass's ribs.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Glass wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kane manages to pass to side control.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richard Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Glass tries to buck Kane off so he can stand up but Kane has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Glass falls backwards, slamming Kane to the mat but Kane holds on tight! Glass is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kook Kane! |
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Event:
RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
Kane pushing down on Wonder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is thwarting Wonder's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Wonder has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage. #T1#
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to control from the top but Wonder keeps moving.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wonder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wonder being controlled here, momentarily.
Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into side control.
Wonder is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane trying to control the position but Wonder is working away.
Kane is really struggling to control Wonder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonder is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Wonder regains half guard.
Wonder is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane stalling.
Wonder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wonder.
Wonder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wonder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wonder trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonder is aware though and is defending well.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kane shoots and misses
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane goes for a double leg but Wonder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonder continues to drive forward.
Wonder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Wonder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kane wants to control but Wonder postures up.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Wonder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kane tries to bench press Wonder off him but Wonder keeps the position.
Wonder advances to mount.
Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Wonder punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Wonder's attempts to control the action.
Wonder with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#Kook Kane's cut is getting worse.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wonder! Kane is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kook Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been hearing reports that Kane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schwarzschild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kook Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Schwarzschild.
Kane misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Schwarzschild holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Schwarzschild jumps guard.
Our spies down at at Monkey Magic inform us that Schwarzschild has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane being controlled here momentarily.
Kane preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schwarzschild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schwarzschild keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzschild is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzschild has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
Schwarzschild is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Schwarzschild keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (0) vs (2) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild content to stall in guard here.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Schwarzschild defends it easily.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarzschild controls the pace.
Schwarzschild trying to move into half guard but instead Kane has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (2) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position here.
Kane pushes down on Schwarzschild's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Schwarzschild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Schwarzschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (2) vs (7) Schwarzschild
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwarzschild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schwarzschild tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kane wants to control but Schwarzschild postures up.
Schwarzschild has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (2) vs (9) Schwarzschild#T6#
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Schwarzschild content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (4) vs (9) Schwarzschild
Kane won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here. #T7#
Schwarzschild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
Kane is looking to advance position but Schwarzschild has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (4) vs (13) Schwarzschild
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzschild's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Schwarzschild goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kane turns into him and now he's in Schwarzschild's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (6) vs (13) Schwarzschild#T8#
Kane wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
Kane being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Schwarzschild is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane trying to control but Schwarzschild is working from the bottom.
Schwarzschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzschild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schwarzschild holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kane is thwarting Schwarzschild's attempts to control the position.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is defending well. #T11#
Schwarzschild wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Schwarzschild is concentrating on defense, preventing Kane from advancing position.
Kane is stalling here. Schwarzschild is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schwarzschild has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (6) vs (17) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwarzschild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (6) vs (19) Schwarzschild
Kane is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Schwarzschild with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Schwarzschild working for a submission but Kane is keeping him at bay.
Kane prevents Schwarzschild from taking his back.
Kane is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild fails to move to back control. #T13#
Kane is trying to escape the mount.
Schwarzschild is looking to work his way around to Kane's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schwarzschild looking to control but Kane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwarzschild takes Kane's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kane (6) vs (22) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild is looking to control Kane but Kane is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild working for a choke but Kane reverses nicely into Schwarzschild 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (8) vs (22) Schwarzschild#T14#
Schwarzschild managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane content to stall in guard here.
Schwarzschild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwarzschild wins on points by 22 to 8.
An out of breath Karl Schwarzschild 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:
RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Rosenberger blocks a jab.
Rosenberger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenberger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rosenberger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rosenberger.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Rosenberger darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns Rosenberger into the cage.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Rosenberger's head but Rosenberger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosenberger. #TD#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rosenberger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kane manages to mount him!
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rosenberger is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberger is still trying to improve position.
Kane wants to take Rosenberger's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Kane trying to control but Rosenberger is having none of it. #SUB#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rosenberger can't escape the position.
Rosenberger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kane controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kane has hold of Rosenberger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rosenberger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Kane controlling from mount.
Rosenberger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rosenberger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane wants to take Rosenberger's back here but Rosenberger is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kane trying to control but Rosenberger is having none of it. #T4#
Rosenberger is looking to get to half guard.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rosenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane content just to control the position here.
Kane is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rosenberger is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rosenberger shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Rosenberger.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberger counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosenberger shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane throws the left hand but Rosenberger avoids the punch easily.
Rosenberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kook Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Rosenberger.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Rosenberger is out of range.
Rosenberger connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenberger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosenberger is looking to get back to his feet here but Kane is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rosenberger's back.
Kook Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kane has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rosenberger has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rosenberger rolls, trying to escape but Kane keeps control of the position.
#T1##SUB#
Rosenberger fending off the submission attempt from Kane.
Kane biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Rosenberger showing good submission defense here.
Rosenberger tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rosenberger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kane off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kane is looking to control Rosenberger but Rosenberger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Rosenberger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kane is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenberger is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Kane is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenberger is controlling his hands well.
Kane has the hooks in. Rosenberger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rosenberger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kane passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rosenberger is holding on tight.
#T3#
Kane moves to back control.
Rosenberger is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kane has got his arm under Rosenberger's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rosenberger has spun round into Kane's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rosenberger tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom.
Rosenberger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenberger is one step ahead there.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rosenberger passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kane wants to control but Rosenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenberger can do to turn this around?
Rosenberger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosenberger.
Kane trying to hold on to Rosenberger's head to control him but Rosenberger postures up.
Rosenberger wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rosenberger, who protects the arm well.
Rosenberger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane gets to mount! Rosenberger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rosenberger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rosenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kane controlling from the top position.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenberger has wrist control.#T1#
Rosenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosenberger, not yet.
Kane passes into half guard.
Kane is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Rosenberger defends the submission attempt.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosenberger is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Rosenberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB#
Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosenberger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rosenberger trying to control here.
Kane passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosenberger wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.#SUB#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Rosenberger is in no mood to give up.
Rosenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane wants to control the pace but Rosenberger is squirming around nicely.
Rosenberger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosenberger is trying desperately to improve position.
Justin Rosenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kook Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane mounts Rosenberger! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kook Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kook Kane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kane scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kane lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Da Silva!
Kane controlling from mount. #SUB#
Da Silva has left one of his arms exposed and Kane doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Da Silva screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kook Kane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
One has managed to clinch.
One lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
One lands a shoulder strike.
Kane managing to block the knees to the body from One.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#Kook Kane's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane is looking to counter punch.
One tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
One tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Kane misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.#TD#
Kane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. One is trying to defend but Kane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
One wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
Kane controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane. #T2#
One is trying to stand.
One won't allow Kane to pass to mount.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
One is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
One looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane trying to pass the guard but One defending well. #T3##SUB#
Kane seems to be looking for submissions.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
One is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for One!
Kane content just to control the position here.
One wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kane landing shots from mount.
One has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#ES2#
Kane has his opponent's back but One is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kane. #CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane jumps guard but One stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by One.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One tries to clinch up.
Test One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One is looking to clinch.
Kane throws a push kick but One slaps the foot to one side.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from One enables Kane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. One manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kook Kane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
One instigates a clinch.
Kane is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kane has his back to the cage. #BC2#
One breaks from the clinch.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
letting One counter with a right hand. #TD#
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kane 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.
One trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1#
Kane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can One hang on?
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kook Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One tries to buck Kane off but Kane takes his back!
One trying to get back to his feet but Kane is in full control for now.
Kane biding his time, controlling One. #SUB#
Kane working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but One is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kane has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! One taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kook Kane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ta Manuhiri is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Kane misses with a hook. Ta Manuhiri ducked under it nicely.
Ta Manuhiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ta Manuhiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ta Manuhiri tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane misses with a hook
and Ta Manuhiri counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ta Manuhiri tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Ta Manuhiri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ta Manuhiri is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Ta Manuhiri tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Ta Manuhiri.#TD#
Kane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ta Manuhiri wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it. #T1#
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kane stands and throws Ta Manuhiri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kane advances to full mount. #T2#
Kane takes Ta Manuhiri's back.
Ta Manuhiri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kane is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ta Manuhiri is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kook Kane! |
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