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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcfaul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalama pinned against the cage. Kalama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalama is breathing heavily.
Kalama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcfaul sprawls well. Mcfaul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalama gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcfaul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Mcfaul clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul gets through Kalama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcfaul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcfaul avoiding damage.
Mcfaul scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kalama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcfaul is pressed up against the cage. Kalama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcfaul down to the mat. Mcfaul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mcfaul clinches with his opponent.
Mcfaul effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcfaul 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.#CL#
Kalama instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mcfaul pulls guard successfully.
Mcfaul pulls Kalama in to control the position.
Mcfaul 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.
Mcfaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kalama trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kalama drops back looking for a leg! Mcfaul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcfaul manages to kick Kalama off! Kalama jumps back into Mcfaul's guard.
Kalama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcfaul wants to stand but Kalama is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mcfaul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcfaul closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcfaul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcfaul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcfaul lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Mcfaul.
#T4#
Mcfaul digs a right hand into Kalama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalama's gas tank.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Mcfaul lands a left hand.
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!#BC2#
Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mcfaul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalama, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcfaul lands a nice uppercut.
Mcfaul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcfaul lands a right hand.
Kalama jumps guard but Mcfaul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Kalama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfaul slowing the pace effectively.
Mcfaul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Mcfaul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kalama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Mcfaul clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcfaul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mcfaul has Kalama up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfaul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcfaul gets through Kalama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcfaul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcfaul slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Mcfaul as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mcfaul drives through and clinches with Kalama against the cage.
#BC2#
Mcfaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mcfaul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcfaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
Mcfaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
Mcfaul lands a shoulder strike.
Mcfaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
Mcfaul holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcfaul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfaul stalks Kalama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalama's face. Kalama staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcfaul feints a jab promting Kalama to slip. Mcfaul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Kalama is rocked!
Mcfaul misses with a head kick.
Oh Kalama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Kalama clinches with his opponent.
Mcfaul is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcfaul.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands with a left to the head.
Mcfaul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mcfaul lands with a left to the head. #T3##BC2#
Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mcfaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcfaul'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.#BC2#
Mcfaul manages to break the clinch.
Mcfaul moves out of range of the body kick from Kalama.
Kalama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Mcfaul closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mcfaul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcfaul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcfaul pulls Kalama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcfaul keeping moving, preventing Kalama from controlling successfully.
Kalama won't allow Mcfaul to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Mcfaul has his foot on Kalama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalama works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalama seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcfaul wants to stand and escape but Kalama is having none of it.
Mcfaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalama preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mcfaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcfaul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcfaul lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Mcfaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mcfaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcfaul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Mcfaul drags the fight down to the ground.
Kalama looking to pass the guard.
Mcfaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalama won't allow Mcfaul to sweep him here.
Kalama trying to control but Mcfaul is working from the bottom.
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.
Mcfaul wants to get back to his feet but Kalama is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mcfaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalama defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kalama wants to pass the guard but Mcfaul is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kalama preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kalama moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Mcfaul.
Nice body punch from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2##BC2#
Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mcfaul moves into range and clinches up with Kalama.
Mcfaul lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcfaul.
Kalama takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands a right hand.
Kalama is trying to drag Mcfaul to the mat but Mcfaul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcfaul lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Mcfaul presses Kalama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
A short uppercut from Mcfaul. #BC2#
Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dustin Mcfaul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcfaul lands with a cross.
Mcfaul lands with a nice combination. Kalama backs away looking to recover.
Mcfaul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcfaul shoots in but Kalama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalama leaves Mcfaul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalama is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kalama misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mcfaul counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mcfaul gets tackled into the cage by Kalama. Kalama maintains the clinch.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfaul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalama.
Mcfaul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank Kalama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Mcfaul.#BC2#
Mcfaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcfaul but Mcfaul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcfaul lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Mcfaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfaul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Mcfaul! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Edwards clinches.
Kalama missing with knees to the body.
Kalama is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
Kalama pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalama is breathing heavily.
Edwards stalling.
Kalama stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Kalama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Kalama.
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Edwards working Kalama over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards. #T1#
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalama backwards. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards tries to clinch but Kalama moves out of range. #CL#
Kalama clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalama tries to pull guard but Edwards holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalama drops back down to his feet.
Edwards stalling.
Kalama takes an elbow to the temple.
Kalama takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edwards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Edwards landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Edwards drops Kalama with a beautiful combination! Kalama stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edwards is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kalama is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Kalama has been cut.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Edwards has Kalama up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards lands a nice knee to the body.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalama controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kalama.#T3#
Edwards is pressed up against the cage. Kalama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards 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 Frank Kalama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Edwards pushes Kalama up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards stalls.
Edwards scores a nice knee to the body.
#KD2#
Edwards drops Kalama with a big knee straight up the middle! Kalama is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Kalama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Edwards forces Kalama back against the cage and clinches.
Kalama seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4##BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Edwards tries to get set, Kalama tries to push him back and clinch up but Edwards manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards is struggling to control the position.
Kalama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalama trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalama into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kalama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kalama. #CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards tries a body shot but Kalama blocks it.
Kalama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalama as Edwards tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kalama has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Kalama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Edwards pushes Kalama up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalama.#CL2#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
Kalama is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Kalama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Edwards is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Kalama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Kalama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Edwards lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards working Kalama over with knees to the body.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kalama's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Kalama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Kalama jumps guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Kalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalama is trying to drag Edwards to the mat but Edwards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a knee to the head.
Edwards lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalama won't want to take too many of those.
Edwards is leaning against Kalama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Kalama controls the action.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalama up against the cage.
Kalama jumps guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Kalama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Leo Edwards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Kalama wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.#T2##BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Kalama circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Kalama feinted with a counter takedown.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
Kalama is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalama backwards.
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!
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Kalama taking a breather.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalama darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Kalama into the cage.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Kalama swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch but Kalama moves out of range.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Kalama is avoiding it.
A cross from Edwards lands.#CL2#
Kalama tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards has Kalama pressed against the cage, preventing Kalama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalama tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards lands an elbow just above Kalama 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalama is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frank Kalama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Edwards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Kalama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struvious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Struvious looks winded!
Kalama fails with the takedown.
Stefanus Struvious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalama tries to clinch but Struvious is having none of it.
Kalama throws a leg kick but Struvious checks it.
Struvious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalama tries to clinch up but Struvious circles away and keeps his distance.
Struvious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kalama shoots in and drives through. Struvious sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Kalama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kalama gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalama misses with an elbow over the top.
Struvious stalling in the clinch but Kalama improves position.
Kalama jumps guard but Struvious stands there with Kalama around his waist. Kalama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Kalama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Struvious is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalama throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama pushes off an throws an elbow but Struvious leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Struvious has Kalama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Struvious taking a breather.
Kalama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Struvious just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Struvious is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kalama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Struvious to the mat. Struvious regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Kalama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalama wants to get up but he can't break Struvious's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kalama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Struvious on the ground.
Kalama trying to control the position from guard on top but Struvious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struvious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Kalama's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Struvious displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalama. #TD#
Kalama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kalama controlling the action here.
Struvious tries to roll over but Kalama keeps him under control.#T4##SU#
Kalama stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Struvious needs to keep his hands up - Kalama had a free shot at his head there.
Kalama looks to land a combination. Struvious sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Stefanus Struvious has been cut.#CL#
Kalama has managed to clinch.
Kalama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Struvious pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Struvious is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struvious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalama.
#BC2#
Struvious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kalama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefanus Struvious's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kalama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Struvious backs up against the cage.
Kalama shoots in but no luck this time.
Struvious checks the leg kick.
Struvious throws a sloppy head kick and Kalama moves out of range easily.
Kalama cracks Struvious with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Struvious falls to his knees and Kalama doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kalama!
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