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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dias drives through and clinches with Kamalani against the cage.
Dias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamalani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamalani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamalani goes for a takedown attempt but Dias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kamalani darts in and clinches Dias up against the cage.
Dias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamalani backwards.
Kamalani is trying to drag Dias to the mat but Dias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ismael Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Dias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani taking a breather.
Kamalani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamalani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dias to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Dias.
#T1#
Dias landing knees to the body.
Kamalani looks winded!
Dias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kamalani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamalani looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dias smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Kamalani taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dias.
Dias lands a body shot.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Kamalani avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias working the clinch nicely. Kamalani is working for position but Dias cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kamalani crumples up against the cage and Dias lands two more shots before the ref can save Kamalani! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ismael Dias! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 20
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kamalani rushes Kaan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamalani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamalani has a couple of punches blocked by Kaan.
Kaan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamalani up against the cage.
Kaan prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaan avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamalani.
Kamalani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaan lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaan is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kaan.
Kaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamalani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaan presses Kamalani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaan.
Kaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamalani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rahmi Kaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Kaan lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaan lands with a light punch inside.
Kaan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Kaan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaan lands a body punch. #T2#
Kamalani is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaan has double underhooks.
Kaan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaan misses with a punch to the body.
Kaan tries a body shot but Kamalani blocks it.
Kamalani wants to stall.
Kamalani is trying to pull guard but Kaan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaan.#BC#
Kaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamalani tries for a takedown but Kaan circles away easily
and Kaan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamalani doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaan circles away.
#CL2#
Kamalani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaan, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Kaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamalani closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamalani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamalani with a poor takedown
and Kaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamalani's knee momentarily.
Kamalani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamalani swings widly with a right hand
and Kaan counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kamalani is rocked!
Kamalani misses with a takedown
and Kaan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rahmi Kaan!
Post fight, an emotional Rahmi Kaan said 'I want that Dias fight back as soon as I can.'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 15
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Kamalani gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKamalani.
Kamalani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkanovski being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kamalani.
Kamalani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamalani is trying to drag Volkanovski to the mat but Volkanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamalani just leaning against Volkanovski, taking a breather.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard.
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.
Volkanovski stops Kamalani from standing up.
Kamalani controlling the position.
Kamalani wants to stand up but Volkanovski is controlling him. #T1#
Kamalani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamalani throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamalani wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kamalani clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamalani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Kamalani has hold of one of Volkanovski's legs. Volkanovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Kamalani gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kamalani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamalani won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kamalani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamalani. #SU2#
Kamalani stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been informed that Kamalani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kamalani goes for a double leg but Volkanovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkanovski continues to drive forward.
Kamalani tries for a takedown but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.#TD2#
Kamalani gets a takedown into half guard.
Volkanovski kicks off Kamalani and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kamalani moves into the clinch.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Kamalani.
#TD2#
Kamalani gets control of Volkanovski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamalani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kamalani pulls Volkanovski in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamalani is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kamalani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SU2#
Kamalani gets to his feet. Volkanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A low kick lands for Kamalani.
#CL2#
Kamalani darts in and clinches Volkanovski up against the cage.
Volkanovski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkanovski prevents it.
Kamalani is pushing Volkanovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard.
Kamalani wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kamalani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Kamalani shows good takedown defense.
Kamalani throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski leaves Kamalani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a one two! Kamalani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Kamalani moves into range and clinches up with Volkanovski.#TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard and drags Volkanovski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkanovski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamalani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamalani controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Kamalani gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Kamalani shoots in but Volkanovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamalani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkanovski is fending him off so far but Kamalani persists. Nope, Volkanovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Kamalani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kamalani rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamalani wants a takedown.
Kamalani lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamalani.
Kamalani leaning against his opponent.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD2#
Kamalani gets control of Volkanovski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamalani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkanovski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamalani is looking to stand up but Volkanovski isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Kamalani working for a triangle but Volkanovski defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkanovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kamalani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kamalani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamalani holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Kamalani keeps moving. #ES2#
Kamalani has his feet on Volkanovski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Volkanovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkanovski wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kamalani instigates a clinch.
Kamalani blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski has Kamalani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamalani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamalani is trying to drag Volkanovski to the mat but Volkanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Kamalani looking for a takedown.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamalani avoids it.
Volkanovski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamalani managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanovski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamalani.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Kamalani is controlling him.
Kaimana Kamalani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamalani walks away with a smile on his face. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volkanovski shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kamalani moves into range and clinches up with Volkanovski.
Kamalani stalling against the cage.
Kamalani landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kamalani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kamalani clinches with his opponent.
Kamalani can't get the takedown.
Kamalani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkanovski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkanovski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamalani is defending well for now.
Kamalani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Kamalani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamalani is pressed up against the cage. Volkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamalani down to the mat. Kamalani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kamalani has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanovski.
#TD2#
Kamalani has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkanovski uses from the top position.
Kamalani is trying to keep Volkanovski in close.
Volkanovski throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kamalani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kaimana Kamalani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kamalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkanovski defends well.
Kamalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkanovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkanovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamalani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Kamalani pushes Volkanovski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kamalani shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkanovski tries to sprawl out of it but Kamalani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkanovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Volkanovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Kamalani throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kamalani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamalani shoots in for a double leg but Volkanovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamalani fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Kamalani with a series of wild strikes but Kamalani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Volkanovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamalani darts in looking for a takedown but Volkanovski gets double underhooks and turns Kamalani into the cage.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamalani circles away.
Alexander Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamalani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamalani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkanovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamalani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamalani slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
#CL2#
Kamalani moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski is looking to control Kamalani's arms but Kamalani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkanovski has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Kamalani ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamalani no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kamalani working for a triangle but Volkanovski defends it easily.
#T4#
Kamalani is trying to keep Volkanovski in close.
Volkanovski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkanovski won't allow Kamalani to sweep him here.
Volkanovski looking to sit in guard and control but Kamalani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamalani won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamalani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaimana Kamalani! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 8
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Kamalani slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones goes for a double leg but Kamalani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamalani continues to drive forward.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Kamalani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kamalani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tysus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kamalani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Kamalani avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free but Kamalani has control.
Kamalani wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kamalani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Kamalani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kamalani fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kamalani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamalani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kamalani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamalani lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamalani.
Kamalani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Jones stalks Kamalani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamalani's face. Kamalani staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamalani.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kamalani circles away easily
and Kamalani counters with a nice body kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamalani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kamalani circles away.
#T3#
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kamalani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamalani darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Kamalani into the cage.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamalani.
Kamalani walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Kamalani circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kamalani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamalani has Jones pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kamalani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamalani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kamalani rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kamalani is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kamalani is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kamalani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Kamalani fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Kamalani with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kamalani has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kamalani dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamalani.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tysus Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kamalani has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Kamalani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kamalani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamalani leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kamalani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kamalani wants to clinch.
Kamalani connects with a high kick.
Kamalani stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kamalani rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamalani stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamalani leaning against his opponent.
Jones is trying to push Kamalani away but Kamalani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Kamalani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamalani.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Kamalani is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamalani down to the mat. Kamalani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tysus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kamalani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamalani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kamalani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamalani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kamalani is looking to clinch. #T3#
Kamalani fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kamalani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamalani digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamalani unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamalani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Kamalani lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kamalani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamalani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamalani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamalani off to one side.
Kaimana Kamalani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamalani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kamalani shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Kamalani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamalani moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Kamalani gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kamalani forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamalani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Kamalani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaimana Kamalani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Kamalani, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Kamalani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Kamalani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kamalani manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Kamalani throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamalani.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kamalani fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kamalani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamalani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tysus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Kamalani looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kamalani can't break the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamalani missing with knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Kamalani looking for a takedown. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamalani is looking to clinch.
Kamalani stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kamalani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamalani stalling against the cage.
Kamalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamalani jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kamalani has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Kamalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Kamalani has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to break free but Kamalani has control.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kamalani is controlling the position. #TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Kamalani pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamalani wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamalani is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kamalani pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamalani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
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 Tysus Jones.
I think Kamalani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaimana Kamalani! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kamalani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamalani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cazi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Cazi looking for a guillotine here but Kamalani defends easily.
#SU2#
Kamalani stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Cazi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamalani!
Kamalani is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamalani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cazi connects with a decent elbow.
Kamalani tries to bench press Cazi off him but Cazi keeps the position. #SU#
Cazi decides to stand back up. Cazi steps back and let's Kamalani get back to his feet.
Cazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamalani tries to avoid it but Cazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamalani to the ground. Kamalani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kamalani moves out of range easily.
Kamalani feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kamalani gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamalani moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Kamalani wants to control but Cazi is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Kamalani decides to stand back up.
Cazi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamalani's head backwards.#CL2#
Kamalani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kamalani breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Cazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamalani pinned against the cage. Kamalani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kamalani was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamalani tries to score with some ground and pound. Cazi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cazi struggling a bit here.#T4#
Cazi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamalani throws a strike aimed at the side of Cazi's head but Cazi avoids it well.
Cazi sneaks back into half guard.
Cazi is trying to stand up here but Kamalani is controlling him well.
Cazi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamalani wants to stand but Cazi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Cazi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cazi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamalani misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Cazi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kamalani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cazi manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Cazi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cazi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
King Cazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cazi trying to pass the guard but Kamalani defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani pushes Cazi off looking to stand but Cazi dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Kamalani is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cazi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cazi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kamalani is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cazi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Cazi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 1
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Kamalani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamalani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Duran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kamalani sneaks back into half guard.
Kamalani tries to kick Duran off but Duran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamalani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran wants to stand up but Kamalani has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kamalani trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Duran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamalani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamalani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kamalani connects with a high kick.
Kamalani tries to clinch but Duran is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duran is defended easily by Kamalani.
Duran shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamalani sprawls well. He's pushed Duran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Kamalani fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Duran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamalani pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Kamalani trying to control the position.
Duran trying to control but Kamalani is working from the bottom.
Kamalani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duran is one step ahead there.
Kamalani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Kamalani has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Duran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duran trying to control but Kamalani is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kamalani pushes Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran blocks a body shot from Kamalani. #BC#
Kamalani breaks from the clinch.
Kamalani avoids a kick to the body.
Kamalani misses with a takedown attempt
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaimana Kamalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamalani is breathing heavily.#T4#
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamalani. Kamalani gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamalani smiles and moves away.
Duran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamalani.
Duran unleashes a big counter combination but Kamalani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Duran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamalani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duran is working away from the top position though.
Duran lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran throwing shots but Kamalani is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Duran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Duran clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Kaimana Kamalani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamalani fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Duran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamalani defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Duran.
Duran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamalani shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamalani avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Duran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamalani counters with a two punch combo.
Kaimana Kamalani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Duran.
Duran is breathing heavily.
Kamalani shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duran is looking to clinch but Kamalani is avoiding it.
#CL#
Kamalani has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Kamalani shoots in and gets a takedown into Duran's guard.
Duran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kamalani presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kamalani pulls guard.
Kamalani controlling the position.
Duran content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kamalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duran postures up.
#SUB#
Kamalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duran trying to control but Kamalani is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Duran darts in and clinches Kamalani up against the cage.#BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamalani. #TD2#
Duran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duran controlling the action here.#T4#
Duran tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Viktor Duran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamalani controlling the position for now.
Kamalani trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duran wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamalani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamalani or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran, which made it look bad.
Kamalani keeps the fight on the outside.
Duran throws out a loose jab but Kamalani uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Duran with that takedown attempt.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Duran scores with a takedown into Kamalani's guard.
Kamalani has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Duran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duran smiles and moves away.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Duran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamalani bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kamalani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaimana Kamalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Duran as Kamalani shoots in.#TD2#
Duran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
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!
Duran is looking to pass Kamalani's guard but actually Kamalani recovers to full guard.
Kamalani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamalani, not yet.
Duran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Duran stands and steps away. Kamalani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamalani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kamalani throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Kamalani blocks a head kick by Duran.
#T3#
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.
Kamalani is looking to clinch but Duran is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Duran has closed the distance and engaged Kamalani in a clinch.
Kamalani tries a knee to the head but Duran blocks it.
Duran lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Duran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamalani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamalani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamalani. Kamalani gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Duran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kamalani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamalani is trying to pull guard but Duran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamalani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamalani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamalani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Kamalani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Duran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamalani quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamalani manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaimana Kamalani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Viktor Duran!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Viktor Duran!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kaimana Kamalani!
Viktor Duran wins by split decision! |
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