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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 2
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kambala wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kambala is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Wright winds up and cracks Kambala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kambala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Wright controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kambala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kambala defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kambala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kambala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kambala wants to get back to full guard.
Kambala gets full guard.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kambala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kambala wants to stand and escape but Wright is having none of it.
Kambala is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kambala tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kambala's half guard.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kambala is holding on to half guard well.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Kambala is working away.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kambala is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Kambala is a slippery customer.
Kambala tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Kambala is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kambala avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but Kambala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kambala is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright 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##TD2#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kambala sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.
Nick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright stalling.
Wright wants to control but Kambala is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Kambala trying to control but Wright postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but Kambala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kambala gets full guard.
Kambala wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Kambala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kambala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kambala from controlling successfully.
Wright managing to control the position.
Kambala wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kambala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is controlling Kambala's posture.
Kambala trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Kambala sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kambala tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright. #T4#
Wright won't allow Kambala to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kambala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kambala still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kambala has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kambala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaspars Kambala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kambala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Wright is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kambala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kambala for a finish. #SUB2#
Kambala fending off the submission attempt from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can Kambala hold on?! Wright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T1##SUB2#
Wright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kambala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kambala is trying to stand back up.
Kambala trying to control the position but Wright manages to sink in the hooks.
Wright is looking to control Kambala but Kambala is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wright working for the choke. #T2#
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Kambala right now.
Wright is not going to allow Kambala to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kambala is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wright gets his way!
Kambala breaks Wright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Kambala is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Kambala looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kambala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kambala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kambala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kambala is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kambala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Wright!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Kambala closes the distance and clinches up with Plushmaster, looking for a takedown. Kambala pushes Plushmaster against the cage but Plushmaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plushmaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kambala.
Sloppy strikes from Plushmaster. Those never looked like landing.
Kambala is looking to clinch.
Kambala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kambala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaspars Kambala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plushmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kambala but Kambala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kambala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Plushmaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kambala gets tackled into the cage by Plushmaster. Plushmaster maintains the clinch.
Kambala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plushmaster pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Kambala pulls guard.
Plushmaster won't allow Kambala to sweep him here.
Plushmaster looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kambala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plushmaster controlling from the top position.
Plushmaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Plushmaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kambala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plushmaster has managed to get both his arms back between Kambala's legs - danger averted.
Plushmaster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Plushmaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plushmaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plushmaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kambala is looking to clinch but Plushmaster is avoiding it.
Kambala throws a looping overhand right but Plushmaster ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Plushmaster rushes Kambala and presses him up against the cage.
Kambala has had enough of the clinch but Plushmaster keeps him there for the moment.
Plushmaster effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Plushmaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kambala darts in looking for a takedown but Plushmaster gets double underhooks and turns Kambala into the cage.
Plushmaster unleashes a big counter combination but Kambala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kambala misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Plushmaster moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Plushmaster breaks from the clinch.
Kambala fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Plushmaster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Plushmaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plushmaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kambala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plushmaster pinned against the cage. Plushmaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plushmaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Plushmaster has knocked Kambala down with a huge combo! Plushmaster steps away and waves a wobbly Kambala back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kambala is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plushmaster lands with a big left! Kambala is wobbled badly! Plushmaster comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kambala to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Plushmaster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Scruggs gets a clinch.
Kambala looking to throw knees to the head but Scruggs is blocking nicely.
Kambala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scruggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kambala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scruggs to keep the fight standing.
Scruggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kambalas head.
Kambala is trying to pull guard but Scruggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaspars Kambala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scruggs.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.
Scruggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Kambala's face as he tries to break the clinch. #KD2#
Scruggs drops Kambala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kambala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kambala is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scruggs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kambala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scruggs is unloading with more strikes now! Kambala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryson Scruggs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kambala goes for a double leg but Dickus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dickus continues to drive forward.
Dickus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kambala has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dickus is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Kambala clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kambala breaks the clinch.
Dickus wants to clinch.
Dickus throws a right and a left that Kambala avoids nicely.
Dickus scores with a jab to the body.
Dickus with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.#KD#
Dickus lands a left and a right that send Kambala crashing to the mat, dazed. Dickus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kambala is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kambala clinches up against the cage.
Dickus tries to stall but Kambala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Kambala gets control of Dickus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kambala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kambala is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Kambala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kambala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kambala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kambala is controlling him.
Kambala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kambala is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickus has wrist control.
Kambala sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Kambala might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Kambala stands and steps away. Dickus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL2#
Kambala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kambala stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Kambala pulls guard effortlessly.
Kambala is controlling Dickus's posture.
Kambala's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kambala 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.
Kambala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kambala pulls Dickus in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kambala strikes from his own guard.
Dickus is fighting to break Kambala's control of his arms but Kambala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickus misses the body punch
and Dickus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickus throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kambala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kambala jumps guard but Dickus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kambala decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kambala has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dickus doesn't defend quickly enough and Kambala has managed to lock this one up! Can Dickus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kambala on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaspars Kambala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Kambala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kambala manages to end up in side control.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Kambala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kessler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kessler is not content to let Kambala control the position.
Kambala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kessler's legs.
Kessler wants to control but Kambala postures up.
Kambala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler is looking for a sweep.
Kessler can't do much from the bottom here.
Kessler is being controlled here. #T1#
Kessler is trying to get back to half guard.
Kambala controls the position. #SUB2#
Kambala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kessler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kambala scoring with punches and elbows.
Kambala advances to mount.
Kessler tries to reverse the position but Kambala maintains control.
Kambala lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kessler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kambala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Kessler working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kessler is working hard here to advance position.
Kambala wants to stand but Kessler is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kessler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kambala content just to control the position here.
Kessler regains half guard.
Kambala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kambala is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kambala is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kambala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kambala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kessler tries to roll over but Kambala keeps him under control.
Kessler is not content to let Kambala control the position.
Kambala passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Kambala controlling the position easily from mount.
Kambala's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kessler is working to get back to half guard.
Kessler is squirming around, avoiding Kambala's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kessler is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Kambala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kambala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kambala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kessler.
Kessler lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Kambala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kambala wants to stand but Kessler is controlling his arm.
Kessler is looking to reverse the position.
Kessler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kessler is not content to let Kambala control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambala works his way into full mount!
Kessler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Kambala keeping full guard, as Kessler tries to pass.
Kambala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him.
Kambala controls Kessler momentarily but Kessler frees himself.
Kambala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kambala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kambala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kessler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kessler prevents Kambala from getting back to his feet.
Kessler slips nicely into half guard.
Kambala is positioning himself well to prevent Kessler advancing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kambala pushes Kessler off looking to stand but Kessler dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Kessler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kambala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kambala working for a triangle but Kessler defends it easily.
Kambala is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kessler drops back looking for a leg! Kambala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kambala manages to kick Kessler off! Kessler jumps back into Kambala's guard.
Kessler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kambala striking off his back but it's not causing Kessler any problems. #T3#
Kessler advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kambala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kessler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kambala rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kessler's guard! Nice work there by Kambala!
Kambala controlling from the top position.
Kambala trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
Kessler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kambala 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 Kessler.#SU2#
Kambala stands up and beckons Kessler to his feet. #TD2#
Kambala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kessler to the mat! Kessler manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kambala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kambala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kambala chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kambala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kessler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kambala controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Kambala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kambala misses with a double jab
and Kessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Kambala ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kambala no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kambala looking to control.
Kambala wants to stand up but Kessler is controlling him.
Kambala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kessler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kambala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kambala has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kambala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kambala wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving. #SUB#
Kessler working for a triangle but Kambala defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kambala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kessler looking for a guillotine here but Kambala defends easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kambala trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kambala has passed into side control.
Kambala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kambala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kessler prevents Kambala from moving into mount.
Kessler is trying to escape the position but Kambala is controlling the position.
Kessler regains half guard.#T3#
Kessler trying to control here.
Kessler wants to improve his position but Kambala is controlling well.
Kessler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kambala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Kambala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kessler is pressing down on Kambala's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kessler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kambala defends it easily.
Kambala forces his way into half guard.
Kambala working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kessler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kambala tries to free his leg and advance position but Kessler is retaining full guard.
Kambala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More stalling from Kambala.
Kambala stopping the sweep attempt from Kessler.
Kambala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kessler tries to bench press Kambala off him but Kambala keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kambala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kambala wants to stand but Kessler has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspars Kambala.
I've got Kambala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Kambala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kambala, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gold. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.
Gold stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Gold's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
Kambala is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Gold drops Kambala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kambala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kambala is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Gold.
Oh Kambala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Gold.
Kambala seems to have got his legs back now.
Gold throws a big uppercut that drops Kambala! More strikes from Gold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kambala lies dazed against the cage as Gold celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kambala closes the distance and clinches up with Warrior, looking for a takedown. Kambala pushes Warrior against the cage but Warrior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kambala fails with the takedown
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior digs a good body shot into Kambala's ribs.
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warrior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kambala tries to clinch up
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambala looks to clinch
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kambala fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspars Kambala.
Kambala fails with the takedown
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Warrior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kambala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kambala wants to clinch but Warrior slips to the side
and Warrior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kambala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior lands a body shot.
Kambala misses with a takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Kambala misses
and Warrior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warrior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kambala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kambala looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kambala walks into a left hand.
Kambala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kambala shoots in but Warrior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kambala throws a combination that misses
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warrior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kambalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warrior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kambala momentarily.
#ROC#
Kambala is rocked!
Warrior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warrior cracks a nice hook into Kambala's ribs.
Kambala tries to clinch up
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kambala is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Warrior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kambala seems to have recovered his senses.
Kambala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warrior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kambala thinking.
Warrior catches Kambala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kambala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warrior scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Warrior.
Kambala misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice uppercut.
Kambala wants to clinch but Warrior slips to the side
and Warrior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kambala tries to land a body kick
and Kambala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Kambala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kambala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warrior counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Kambala misses
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Warrior with a hook.
Kaspars Kambala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior lands a jab.
Kambala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warrior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kambala looks to clinch
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kambala throws a lazy body kick
and Kambala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kambala looks to throw a body kick
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Warrior misses.
Warrior lands a slapping body shot.
Kambala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warrior scores with a body shot.
Kambala misses with a takedown
and Kambala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kambala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warrior has got the better of the exchanges.
Kambala doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Warrior counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kambala takes one to the chin there.
Kambala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kambala darts in trying to clinch
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kambala with a poor takedown
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ultimate Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspars Kambala.
Warrior lands with a nice body punch.
Kambala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Warrior is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kambala.
Kambala fails to land the takedown.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Kambala is breathing heavily.
Kambala misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kambala tries to clinch
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warrior cracks Kambala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kambala closes the distance but Warrior moves to the side
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
Kambala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warrior digs a good body shot into Kambala's ribs.
Kambala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice body shot.
Ultimate Warrior is winning the standup battle so far.
Warrior clobbers Kambala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Kambala tries to clinch
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warrior connects with the punch.
Warrior lands a jab to Kambala's midsection.
Kambala walks into a stiff left hand from Warrior.
Kambala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kambala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kambala shoots and misses
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warrior.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kambala takes one to the side of the head.
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kambala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a nice uppercut.
Warrior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warrior lands a jab to Kambala's midsection.
Warrior connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kambala tries to land a body kick
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kambala throws a leg kick
and Warrior counters with a left and a right that stings Kambala.
Kambala misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kambala misses with a takedown attempt
and Kambala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kambala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kambala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warrior clobbers Kambala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Kambala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kambala tries to clinch but Warrior moves away
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warrior lunges at Kambala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kambala's hand.
Kambala walks straight into a right hand from Warrior - that's dropped him! Warrior jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kambala from any more punishment! Kambala complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ultimate Warrior!
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