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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steele tries to sprawl but Kalvis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Steele#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis stalling.
Steele is trying to control but can't.
Kalvis is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Steele trying to hold on to Kalvis's head to control him but Kalvis postures up.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Kalvis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Steele looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kalvis pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (5) vs (0) Steele
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalvis is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalvis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steele trying to get back to full guard but Kalvis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (8) vs (0) Steele#T3#
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.
Kalvis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Kalvis controlling the pace. #T4#
Kalvis trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Kalvis is thwarting Steele's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.#T6#
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalvis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalvis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalvis (8) vs (4) Steele#SUB2#
Steele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalvis turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (4) Steele
Kalvis won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalvis controls the pace.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #T7#
Kalvis is stalling in the full guard.
Kalvis wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalvis defends well.
Kalvis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalvis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalvis preventing the sweep.
Kalvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalvis is working hard here to advance position.
Kalvis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Steele working a defensive guard but Kalvis passes into half guard.
Kalvis controlling the action here.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Kalvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kalvis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it. #SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalvis sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Kalvis trying to control but Steele postures up.
#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalvis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Kalvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele wants to take a breather but Kalvis is having none of it. #T12#
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it.
Steele trying to control from Kalvis's half guard. Kalvis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kalvis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steele is looking to pass into half guard but Kalvis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kalvis is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (12) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalvis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalvis is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.#T13#
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele trying to control here.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kalvis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis slows the pace down in half guard.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalvis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steele is trying to hold Kalvis in close to prevent damage but Kalvis has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalvis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steele! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (15) vs (6) Steele
Kalvis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalvis is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvis takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Kalevelis Kalvis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Do Dim Mak!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kalvis clinches.
Dim Mak tries to pull guard but Kalvis holds him up against the cage and eventually Dim Mak drops back down to his feet.
Dim Mak is trying to pull guard but Kalvis has him pressed against the cage.
Dim Mak is pressed up against the cage. Kalvis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dim Mak down to the mat. Dim Mak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalvis.
Kalvis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kalvis clinches.
Kalvis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalevelis Kalvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dim Mak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalvis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dim Mak after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dim Mak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalvis tries for a takedown but Dim Mak manages to get underhooks.
Kalvis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dim Mak tries to pull guard but Kalvis won't allow it.
Kalvis goes for a takedown attempt but Dim Mak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalvis shoots in for a takedown but Dim Mak shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Dim Mak tries to clinch there but Kalvis circles away.
Dim Mak circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kalvis closes the distance and clinches.
Dim Mak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalvis smiles and moves away.
Kalvis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalvis tries for a takedown but Dim Mak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dim Mak moves in looking to clinch but Kalvis pushes him off.#CL#
Kalvis darts in and clinches Dim Mak up against the cage.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Kalvis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dim Mak regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Dim Mak
Dim Mak keeping moving, preventing Kalvis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dim Mak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalvis defends well.#SUB2#
Dim Mak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Kalvis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dim Mak has his feet on Kalvis's thighs here. He's pushed Kalvis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kalvis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Do Dim Mak!
Our winner, Do Dim Mak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Soo Young Yoo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yoo moves in looking to clinch but Kalvis pushes him off.#CL#
Kalvis clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kalvis has picked Yoo up - he's going for a ride! Kalvis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Yoo
Yoo is looking to improve his position.
Kalvis controlling the pace.
Yoo won't allow Kalvis to pass to mount.
Yoo manages to get to full guard.
Yoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalvis controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yoo looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalvis pushing down on Yoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalvis is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kalvis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoo moves into full guard.
Kalvis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoo 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.#T3##SUB2#
Yoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalvis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Rising Sun Training inform us that Yoo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalvis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalvis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kalvis tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yoo working for a triangle but Kalvis defends it easily.
Yoo being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kalvis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoo's guard. #SUB2#
Yoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Yoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalvis not doing much here.
Yoo wants to improve his position but Kalvis is controlling well.
Kalvis is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kalvis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Kalvis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (5) vs (0) Yoo#SUB#
Kalvis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalvis controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Kalvis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalvis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
You can see the frustration on Yoo's face as Kalvis controls the position.
Yoo gets back to half guard.
Kalvis not doing much here.
Yoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalvis is thwarting Yoo's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Kalvis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yoo tries to roll over but Kalvis keeps him under control.#T9#
Kalvis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kalvis'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalvis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (8) vs (0) Yoo
Yoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (8) vs (2) Yoo#T10#
Yoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalvis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalvis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (10) vs (2) Yoo
Kalvis content to stall in guard here.
Kalvis tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoo is retaining full guard.
Yoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalvis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Kalvis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalvis is working hard here to advance position.
Yoo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yoo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kalvis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yoo. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalvis (13) vs (2) Yoo
Yoo is trying to escape the position but Kalvis is controlling the position. #T12#
Yoo struggling a bit here.
Kalvis controlling from side mount. #T13#
Yoo is looking for a sweep.
Yoo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kalvis's best efforts.
Kalvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalvis not doing much here.
Kalvis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoo for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvis takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Kalevelis Kalvis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kalvis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kalvis (4) vs (0) Stevens
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis controls the position from side control.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Kalvis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kalvis controls the position.
Kalvis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stevens! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalvis (6) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kalvis (9) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kalvis controlling the positon.
Stevens turns into Kalvis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (9) vs (2) Stevens#T2#
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalvis is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Stevens has gone for a leg lock! Kalvis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalvis (11) vs (2) Stevens
Kalvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kalvis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Kalvis controlling the pace.
Kalvis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalvis prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Kalvis controlling the pace.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Kalvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalvis prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Kalvis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Kalvis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalvis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalvis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalvis (11) vs (6) Stevens#SUB2#
Stevens has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kalvis is in real trouble here. Stevens gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kalvis is tapping out! Stevens wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Stevens! |
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Event:
ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracioao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracioao has eaten all the pies!
Kalvis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Royce Gracioao has been cut.
Kalvis drops Gracioao with a huge uppercut! Gracioao drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kalvis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis! |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 4
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Clone throws a body shot but no joy.
Clone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalvis.
It seemed like Clone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clone walks into a straight right hand from Kalvis.
Clone moves forwards but Kalvis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clone throws out a loose jab but Kalvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalvis swings for the body but Clone moves out of range.
Clone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalvis.
Kalvis misses with a straight right.
Clone moves out of range as Kalvis strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clone! But no joy.
Kalvis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clone.#ROC#Clone is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Cpu Clone's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalvis misses with an uppercut.
Kalvis lands a right hook to the body.
Kalevelis Kalvis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalvis throws a looping overhand right but Clone ducks down to avoid it.
Kalvis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalvis throws a body shot but no joy.
Clone throws out a counter right but Kalvis avoids it with no problem.
Kalvis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalvis dodges the punch combination from Clone.
#T1#
Kalvis lands with a right hand.
and Kalvis counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clone! He's just covering up as Kalvis starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis! |
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Event:
ICF 5
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalvis cracks Shole with a good jab.
Shole throws a front kick aimed at Kalvis's knee but Kalvis avoids it well. #CL2#
Shole instigates a clinch.
Kalvis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Shole drags the fight down to the ground.
Shole has Kalvis pulled in close to control his posture.
Kalvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kalvis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalvis has managed to get both his arms back between Shole's legs - danger averted.
Shole seems keen to control Kalvis's posture.
Shole wants to sweep here but Kalvis controlling him for the moment.
Shole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shole tries to pass to full mount but Kalvis defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Shole trying to control but Kalvis is having none of it.
Kalvis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shole misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalvis is looking to escape.
Shole throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kalvis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shole on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shole wants to take Kalvis's back but he can't do it this time.
Kalvis wants to hold on but Shole pushes him away.
Kalvis has given up his back. Will we see Shole going for some submissions?
Kalvis is covering up but some of the strikes from Shole are getting through and doing damage.
Shole throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Shole has managed to slip his arm under Kalvis's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kalvis is tapping out! Submission win for Shole.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AS Shole!
An out of breath and clearly excited AS Shole thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Romanescu misses with a takedown attempt - Kalvis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalvis throws out a counter right but Romanescu avoids it with no problem.
Romanescu throws a lazy head kick
and Kalvis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romanescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalvis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Kalvis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalvis pushes Romanescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalvis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanescu backwards.
Romanescu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalvis to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Romanescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanescu takes a shot to the head.
Romanescu tries to break the clinch but Kalvis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanescu working hard to break the clinch.
Kalvis lands with a left to the head.
Kalvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalvis scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kalvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romanescu or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalvis, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Kalvis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romanescu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Romanescu throws a sloppy head kick and Kalvis moves out of range easily.
Kalvis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romanescu looks to land a combination. Kalvis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kalvis has eaten all the pies!
Romanescu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalvis defends it nicely.
Romanescu tries to clinch up.
Kalvis throws out a counter right but Romanescu avoids it with no problem.
Radu Romanescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romanescu or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalvis, which made it look bad. #T2#
Kalvis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanescu.
Romanescu misses the body punch
letting Kalvis counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Radu Romanescu has been cut.
Romanescu is looking to clinch but Kalvis is avoiding it.
Romanescu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKalvis.
Kalvis blocks the body kick.
Romanescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalvis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalvis throws out a counter right but Romanescu avoids it with no problem.
Romanescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalvis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalvis! But no joy.#T3#
Romanescu connects with a body shot that sends Kalvis's belly button to the back.
Romanescu cracks Kalvis with an open hand slap.
Romanescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kalvis moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kalvis.
A hook to the body from Kalvis.
A right hand to the body from Kalvis.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalvis.
Kalvis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanescu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalvis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Romanescu is trying to pull guard but Kalvis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalvis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalvis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanescu.#BC2#
Kalvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanescu misses with a takedown
and Romanescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romanescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalvis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanescu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalvis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romanescu thinking.
Romanescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalvis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalvis sprawls well. He's pushed Romanescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T5#
Romanescu is looking to clinch but Kalvis is avoiding it.
Kalvis throws out a counter right but Romanescu avoids it with no problem.
Romanescu with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kalvis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Kalvis on the inside.
Kalvis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalvis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Kalvis.
Kalvis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanescu backwards. #ROC2#Romanescu is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kalvis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Romanescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalvis throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalvis has Romanescu pushed against the cage.
Kalvis misses with the head strike.
Kalvis throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanescu.
Kalvis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kalvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalvis.
Kalvis throws a head punch that misses.
Kalvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalvis working aggressively here.
Kalvis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romanescu blocks an uppercut.
#T6#
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Romanescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalvis throws a head punch that misses.
Kalvis throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalvis working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romanescu blocking some punches.
Romanescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanescu backwards.
Kalvis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalvis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanescu backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kalvis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalvis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romanescu with a big uppercut! Romanescu tries to clinch up but Kalvis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romanescu to the mat! Romanescu covers up and Kalvis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalevelis Kalvis! |
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