Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Dec 20, 2025

#R1#
Saitoh checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalambay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Kalambay , right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saitohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalambay but Kalambay pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kalambay . Saitoh shrugs it off though.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitoh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saitoh. That did some damage!
Kalambay throws a lazy head kick
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kalambay . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kalambay throws a leg kick #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalambay !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh working away.
Kalambay dodges the ground and pound from Saitoh.
Saitoh landing strikes.
Saitoh landing a few strikes.
Saitoh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saitoh in side control, throwing shots but Kalambay defends.
Saitoh trying to control the position but Kalambay is working away.
Kalambay managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saitoh.
Saitoh throws an elbow but Kalambay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalambay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saitoh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Saitoh landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalambay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saitoh is trying to control but can't.
Saitoh wants to improve his position but Kalambay is controlling well.
Saitoh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kalambay manages to pass to mount!
Saitoh regains half guard.
It looks like Kalambay is going to stand back up. #T4##SU2#
Kalambay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kalambay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalambay wants to land a leg kick but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambay .
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saitoh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalambay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Saitoh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambay .
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalambay .#T1#
Saitoh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saitoh blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalambay scores with a body shot.
Kalambay throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kalambay .
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
A combination from Kalambay does no damage. #T2#
Saitoh moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Saitoh walks into a jab.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalambay .
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kalambay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Kalambay lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh walks into a stiff left hand from Kalambay .#CUT2#Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Kalambay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalambay scoring well with a low kick there.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambay tries to score with a low kick but Saitoh moves his leg out of the way.
Saitoh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Kalambay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick lands for Kalambay .
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Saitoh with that takedown attempt.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saitoh at a distance.
Kalambay throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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#
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh defending well as Kalambay loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalambay throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh shoots and misses
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.#T1#
Saitoh darts in trying to clinch
and Kalambay counters with a nice body kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab.
Kalambay misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitoh avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Saitoh's leg. Saitoh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalambay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kalambay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalambay connects with a single shot there.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Masa Saitoh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saitoh connects with a jab.
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!
Nice body punch from Kalambay . #T3#
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Kalambay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
A little feinted left hand from Saitoh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saitoh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Masa Saitoh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masa Saitoh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Kalambay vs Entreri
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Kalambay takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Entreri coming out on top.
Kalambay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Entreri will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entreri.
Kalambay misses with a straight left.
Entreri throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri misses with an uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the body from Entreri misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Entreri throws a front kick aimed at Kalambay 's knee but Kalambay avoids it well.
Kalambay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Entreri just manages to avoid it.
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kalambay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Entreri moved out of range.
Kalambay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Entreri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Entreri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Entreri.
Entreri misses with a leg kick
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Entreri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entreri's sensitive parts.
Entreri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalambay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalambay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Entreri is able to avoid easily.
Entreri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Entreri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kalambay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Entreri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Kalambay clinches up against the cage.
Entreri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entreri pushes Kalambay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay tries to work over Entreri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Entreri up against the cage.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entreri misses with the head strike.
Entreri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalambay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entreri backwards. #T4#
A body shot lands from Entreri.
Entreri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
Entreri presses Kalambay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalambay is breathing heavily.
Entreri digs a right hand underneath Kalambay 's ribcage. Kalambay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Entreri scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Entreri as the two fighters clinch.
Entreri pushes Kalambay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entreri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entreri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entreri lands with a light punch inside.
Entreri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entreri lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Entreri.
Kalambay blocks a body shot from Entreri.
Kalambay blocks a body shot from Entreri.
Entreri digs a right hand underneath Kalambay 's ribcage. Kalambay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Entreri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Entreri.
Good body shot from Entreri.
Entreri lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Entreri drops Kalambay with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kalambay looks back up at him and smiles so Entreri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Entreri misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
A swing and a miss from Entreri.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay .
Entreri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Entreri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Entreri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Entreri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
letting Entreri counter with a right hand.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Entreri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
A telegraphed right hand from Entreri misses the target. #T2#
Kalambay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Entreri misses with a looping left.
Entreri slips a jab from Kalambay .
Kalambay is looking to wear down Entreri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalambay needs to keep his hands up - Entreri had a free shot at his head there.
Entreri misses with a low kick as Kalambay jumps back.
Kalambay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Entreri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Entreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Kalambay swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Entreri counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalambay ! Entreri lets Kalambay back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Entreri swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Entreri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalambay .
Entreri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Entreri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It appears Kalambay was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kalambay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Entreri lands a nice looking body shot.
Entreri throws a leg kick which misses Kalambay 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalambay tries to avoid it.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Entreri just manages to avoid it.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entreri.
Kalambay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Entreri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Entreri looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD2#
Entreri lands a big head kick that sends Kalambay tumbling to the mat! Entreri takes a step backwards and waves Kalambay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sumbu Kalambay has been cut.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entreri misses with a left hand
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambay misses with a low kick.
Entreri throws out a counter right but Kalambay avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay throws a looping overhand right but Entreri ducks down to avoid it.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Entreri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalambay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Entreri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri throws a right hand that misses
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
A leg kick checked by Entreri.
Kalambay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalambay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Entreri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Entreri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Entreri does no damage.
Entreri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Entreri throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
Kalambay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entreri. #T3#
Entreri lands a nice hook to Kalambay 's body. Kalambay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kalambay there.
Entreri misses with a double jab
and Kalambay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Entreri looks to land a body kick but Kalambay moved away.
Kalambay thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Kalambay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalambay swings widly with a right hand
and Entreri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri scores with a decent looking hook.
Entreri throws a push kick but Kalambay slaps the foot to one side.
Entreri looks to land a right hand but Kalambay moved out of range.
Kalambay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Entreri's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sumbu Kalambay 's cut.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kalambay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Entreri connects with a body shot that sends Kalambay 's belly button to the back.
Kalambay tries to land a body kick
and Entreri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entreri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalambay 's head backwards.#T1#
Entreri drops Kalambay with a naaaaasty hook - Kalambay is in real trouble here! Entreri dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
Artemis Entreri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Artemis Entreri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Entreri vs Kalambay
Date: Oct 18, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entreri was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Entreri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Entreri throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay connects with a looping right hand.
Kalambay takes a swing at Entreri's ribcage but misses.
Entreri feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kalambay moves out of range as Entreri strikes.
Kalambay is looking for the big counter here.
Entreri throws the kick towards the body but Kalambay avoids it.
Entreri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Entreri throws a hook but Kalambay avoids it easily.
Entreri slips under a jab.
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Entreri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalambay .#T2#
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entreri tries to land a body kick
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalambay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalambay takes a swing at Entreri's ribcage but misses.
Entreri tries to land a body kick
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Entreri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kalambay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
and Entreri counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A thudding body kick lands there by Entreri!
Entreri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay takes a swing at Entreri's ribcage but misses.
Entreri throws a counter high kick but Kalambay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kalambay works Entreri's body with a nice hook.
Kalambay throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Entreri to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Entreri tries to bum rush Kalambay with a series of wild strikes but Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalambay takes a swing at Entreri's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entreri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Artemis Entreri is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Entreri.
Entreri is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Entreri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut. Entreri saw that one coming.
Entreri is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalambay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Entreri is just out of range.
Entreri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a left hand
and Entreri counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambay misses with a hook. Entreri ducked under it nicely.
Entreri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Entreri tries to land a body kick
and Kalambay counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Entreri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kalambay - the referee stops the clock and Entreri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kalambay . Entreri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kalambay throws a jab when Entreri was well out of range.
Entreri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Entreri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Entreri walks into a jab.
Entreri takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Entreri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalambay lands a body shot.
Entreri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalambay lands a body shot.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalambay stuns Entreri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kalambay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalambay throws a right hand that misses
and Entreri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Entreri checks a low kick from Kalambay .
Entreri throws a lazy body kick
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Entreri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A big right from Entreri misses.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Entreri is just out of range.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Entreri rather than just go for the knockout.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entreri was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
It appears Entreri was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri scores with a jab.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambay . #T1#
Kalambay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Entreri has time to react.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalambay thows a leg kick but Entreri checks it
enabling Entreri to counter with a crisp jab.
Entreri misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay scores with a body shot.
Kalambay cracks a nice hook into Entreri's ribs.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kalambay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalambay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Entreri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Entreri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Entreri with a body shot.
Entreri tries to land a body kick
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Entreri tries to move into range but Kalambay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Entreri with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kalambay . #T4#
Entreri misses with a kick to the body.
Entreri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Entreri lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Entreri misses with a body kick.
As Entreri backs off Kalambay throws a huge counter combo but Entreri manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Entreri counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay really dominated that round.
That's time! Entreri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kalambay misses with a head kick.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Entreri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay lands with a kick to the ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Entreri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kalambay scores with a body shot. #T1#
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Entreri throws a body kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay scores with a hook to the body. Entreri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Entreri lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalambay off the cage and back into range.
Kalambay throws a hook but Entreri avoids it easily.#T2#
Entreri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalambay scores with a nice strike.
Kalambay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entreri throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Kalambay cracks a nice hook into Entreri's ribs.
Entreri misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalambay jabs Entreri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Entreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay .
Entreri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entreri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalambay misses with a hook to the body
and Entreri counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Entreri's body. Entreri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Entreri misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artemis Entreri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay takes a swing at Entreri's ribcage but misses.
And Entreri counters with a quick kick to the body but Kalambay blocks it.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Entreri throws a push kick but Kalambay slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalambay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Entreri misses with an uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Entreri.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Kalambay tries to bum rush Entreri with a series of wild strikes but Entreri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Entreri misses with a body kick.
Entreri throws a hook but Kalambay avoids it easily.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Entreri is just out of range.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a right hand that misses
letting Entreri counter with a right hand.
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entreri at a distance.
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Entreri lands a body shot.
Entreri misses the body punch
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Kalambay punishes Entreri's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntreri.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Entreri's body. Entreri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Kalambay .
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !
Sumbu Kalambay is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Leao vs Gamboa
Date: Sep 20, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalambay , which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thai shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai shoots in but Kalambay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
Thai darts in looking for a takedown but Kalambay gets double underhooks and turns Thai into the cage.
Kalambay thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalambay avoiding damage.
Kalambay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalambay stops a takedown attempt from Thai. #TD#
Thai wants the takedown. Kalambay is fighting it off but Thai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kalambay 's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Kalambay has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kalambay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalambay leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalambay unleashes a big counter combination but Thai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalambay throws a counter combo.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kalambay . No joy for Thai on that attempt.
As Thai backs off Kalambay throws a huge counter combo but Thai manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalambay but Kalambay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalambay stalling in the clinch.
Thai fails to pull guard.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Thai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalambay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalambay lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kalambay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a straight right hand.
Thai with a poor takedown
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kalambay as Thai shoots in.#T4#
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalambay defends well and Thai ends up having to push Kalambay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalambay lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalambay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Kalambay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.
Thai goes for a double leg but Kalambay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalambay continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Kalambay .
Kalambay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kalambay content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Thai pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kalambay stacks Thai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kalambay !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to improve position but can't.
Kalambay gets to mount! Thai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kalambay controlling his opponent. #T1#
Thai working to try and regain half guard. #SU2#
Kalambay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thai is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Thai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Kalambay kicks Thai off and gets back to his feet.
Thai dives in and grabs Kalambay 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalambay pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalambay as he jumps to the side.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Kalambay gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kalambay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kalambay . #BC2#
Kalambay breaks the clinch.
Thai shoots in but Kalambay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Thai fails with the takedown
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thai looks for a takedown but Kalambay sprawls well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai with a poor takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Thai misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Kalambay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thai! Kalambay lets Thai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Barbie vs Norberg
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambay .
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
As Mesquita looks to move away, Kalambay throws a big counter combo but Mesquita just gets out of the way.
Mesquita misses with a hook.
Kalambay slips a jab from Mesquita.
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambay 's shoulder, as Kalambay tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Mesquita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Kalambay 's guard.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalambay 's head.
Mesquita is fighting to break Kalambay 's control of his arms but Kalambay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Kalambay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kalambay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kalambay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Kalambay stands up from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalambay doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Mesquita misses.
Kalambay tries to land a front kick but Mesquita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalambay catches Mesquita with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Kalambay bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalambay takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalambay 's hands.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Kalambay misses with a right hand
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Kalambay moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mesquita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita advances nicely into full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Mesquita has control of Kalambay 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalambay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kalambay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kalambay tries to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita with the ground and pound from mount.
Kalambay is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Kalambay is having none of it.
Mesquita tries to control but Kalambay wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mesquita moves forwards but Kalambay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Mesquita.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mesquita.
Kalambay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Kalambay takes one to the side of the head.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mesquita cracks Kalambay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalambay walks into a straight right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a nice hook to Kalambay 's body. Kalambay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalambay but Kalambay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kalambay lands a jab to Mesquita's midsection.
Kalambay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mesquita takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mesquita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mesquita scores with a body shot.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
A little jabbing left from Mesquita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Kalambay didn't see that one coming.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalambay defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Kalambay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Kalambay makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mesquita really felt that one!
Kalambay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalambay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalambay jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Donk. Mesquita catches Kalambay right on the button with a cross.
Kalambay is looking to wear down Mesquita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Mesquita's body. Mesquita takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mesquita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kalambay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalambay connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Kalambay ducked under it nicely.
Mesquita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Kalambay is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Kalambay 's guard.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalambay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalambay wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita cracks Kalambay with a solid left hand.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kalambay has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita prevents Kalambay from getting back to his feet.
Kalambay pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalambay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalambay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita won't allow Kalambay to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalambay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita throws a big shot that misses.
Kalambay swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
A cross from Mesquita lands.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Luan Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luan Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalambay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Saitoh vs Kalambay
Date: Jul 12, 2025

#R1#
Saitoh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Saitoh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalambay . Kalambay obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalambay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalambay misses with a hook
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalambay thinking.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Saitoh with a nice cross.
Saitoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh tries to move into range but Kalambay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh lands with a cross.
Kalambay throws a leg kick that misses.
Saitoh connects with a looping right hand.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Kalambay shakes it off.
Kalambay throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh scores with a nice strike.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Kalambay connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saitoh.
Saitoh connects with a looping right hand.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Saitoh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Kalambay throws a chopping leg kick but Saitoh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Saitoh digs a good body shot into Kalambay 's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalambay is just out of range.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Kalambay with a hook.#CL#
Saitoh moves into the clinch.
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh digs a right hand into Kalambay 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalambay 's gas tank.
Kalambay is trying to maintain a safe position but Saitoh gets an underhook and turns Kalambay into the cage.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Kalambay misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saitoh.
Kalambay looks winded!
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saitoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saitoh.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambay 's elbow.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambay .
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
Kalambay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh letting Kalambay take a breather here.
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Kalambay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Kalambay controls the action.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saitoh lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
A short right from Saitoh.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saitoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambay or not.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
A body shot lands from Saitoh.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambay trying to control the position but instead, Saitoh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambay into the cage.
Kalambay throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Saitoh - that landed with a thud.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kalambay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saitoh lands a jab to Kalambay 's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kalambay .
Saitoh with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Saitoh.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Saitoh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalambay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalambay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saitoh works over Kalambay with some ground and pound from guard.
Saitoh advances to half guard. #T1#
Saitoh wants to control but Kalambay is keeping him busy.
Saitoh content to control rather than advance.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalambay is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalambay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kalambay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Kalambay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalambay pushes Saitoh off but Saitoh dives into side control.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalambay can do to turn this around?
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalambay keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saitoh cracks Kalambay with a big right hand but Kalambay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saitoh advances to mount.
Kalambay taking shots to the head.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kalambay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saitoh wants to control the pace but Kalambay is squirming around nicely.
Saitoh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalambay really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Saitoh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kalambay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kalambay wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saitoh controlling from the full mount.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kalambay really wants to buck Saitoh off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Saitoh controlling the pace for now.
Saitoh landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Kalambay is rocked!
Saitoh looking to finish Kalambay with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalambay !
Kalambay is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh with good strikes from the mount here!
Saitoh looking to control but Kalambay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saitoh lands a big shot there that rocks Kalambay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Saitoh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kalambay seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalambay can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Saitoh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saitoh wants to clinch.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Saitoh rushes Kalambay and presses him up against the cage.
Kalambay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to break free of the clinch but Saitoh has double underhooks.
A short left from Saitoh.
Kalambay scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Saitoh.
A left hand lands to the body for Saitoh.
Kalambay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Saitoh.
A short left from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Saitoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
Saitoh lands a nice uppercut.
Masa Saitoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saitoh blocks an uppercut.
Saitoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Saitoh - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Saitoh - that landed with a thud.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saitoh gets through Kalambay 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh throws a big uppercut that drops Kalambay ! More strikes from Saitoh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kalambay lies dazed against the cage as Saitoh celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Masa Saitoh, 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.

Event: SMSAH: Buddha vs Ghetea 5
Date: Jun 23, 2025

#R1#
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel catches Kalambay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay lands a head kick!
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalambay . Kalambay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Steel.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Steel with a hook.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Kalambay moved out of range.
Kalambay lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalambay . Kalambay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Kalambay is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Steel lands with a hook. Kalambay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Kalambay throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel connects with a right hand. Kalambay shakes it off.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalambay connects with a body shot.
Kalambay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Steel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel blocks a head kick by Kalambay .
Kalambay walks into a jab.
Kalambay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalambay jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Steel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with a hook
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.#T3#
Steel lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Steel pushes Kalambay up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel stalling in the clinch.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalambay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kalambay - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambay .
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalambay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel stalls.
Kalambay blocks a body shot from Steel.
Kalambay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalambay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalambay wants to stall.
Steel blocks a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalambay taking a breather.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Kalambay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Kalambay avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalambay being controlled against the cage.
Kalambay working aggressively here.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Kalambay 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Kalambay avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kalambay .
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
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#
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalambay jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Kalambay .
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalambay .
Steel slips a jab from Kalambay .
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel throws a hook but Kalambay avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalambay on the side of the head.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Kalambay walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Kalambay works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Steel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Steel dives in and grabs Kalambay 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalambay pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Kalambay .
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Steel.
Kalambay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steel.
Kalambay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel with a jab.
Steel throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalambay .
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target. #CL2#
Kalambay moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kalambay .
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with some punches. #T3#
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalambay backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Kalambay just leaning against Steel, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalambay blocks a body shot from Steel. #T4#
Kalambay avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambay .
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Kalambay controls the action.
Kalambay trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambay into the cage.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalambay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalambay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Kalambay missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalambay tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay connects with a jab.
Kalambay punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalambay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Kalambay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel takes a swing at Kalambay 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalambay .
Kalambay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him. #CL2#
Kalambay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay is controlling him.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Kalambay .
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalambay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalambay trying to stall but Steel improves his position.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Kalambay .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambay .#T2#
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Kalambay avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Kalambay is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns Kalambay into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay looking to stall.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalambay keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalambay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Steel postures up in Kalambay 's guard and throws a big left but Kalambay blocks it.
Kalambay is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambay .
Nice cross by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Kalambay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Kalambay as Steel shoots in.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Kalambay scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalambay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalambay 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Mumba blocks a jab.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalambay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kalambay throws a nice looking combination but Mumba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalambay thuds a left hand into Mumba's body.
Mumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalambay swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a nice body shot.
Mumba lands a jab to Kalambay 's midsection.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kalambay misses.
Mumba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalambay .
Mumba staying out of range there.
Mumba misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalambay throws a hook but Mumba blocks it.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kalambay lands a leg kick that knocks Mumba off balance momentarily.
Kalambay throws a combination. Mumba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalambay . That's going to slow Mumba down.
Kalambay lands a jab to Mumba's midsection.
Kalambay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay with a nice cross.
Kalambay takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
Mumba moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with an uppercut. Mumba saw that one coming.
Mumba avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay jabs Mumba right on the nose. Mumba blinks but takes it well.
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay works over Mumba's head and body with a nice combination.
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Mumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumba tries to avoid it.
Mumba throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumba was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Mumba avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Mumba is looking to wear down Kalambay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalambay throws a leg kick but Mumba moved away.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay swings for the body but Mumba moves out of range.
Kalambay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalambay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalambay under the eye.
Mumba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalambay .
Mumba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumba walks into a jab.
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalambay thuds his shin into the meat of Mumba's side.
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba tries to counter by clinching up but Kalambay breaks away and moves out of range.
Mumba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalambay .
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mumba gets tackled into the cage by Kalambay . Kalambay maintains the clinch.
Kalambay looking to stall.
I was talking to Mumba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambay .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch.
Mumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumba blocks the body kick.
Mumba throws a big counter combination but Kalambay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mumba needs to keep his hands up - Kalambay had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Mumba as he checks the leg kick.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalambay 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalambay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kalambay misses
and Mumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay lands a jab to Mumba's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumba.
A low kick from Kalambay misses
and Mumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay throws a low kick, looking for Mumba's leg but Mumba calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Mumba throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Mumba.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumba is looking to counter the offense by Kalambay and move into the clinch.
Mumba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalambay misses with a right hand
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Kalambay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba misses with a looping right.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba throws a big counter combination but Kalambay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumba. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.#T2#
Mumba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay catches Mumba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalambay thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Mumba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalambay on the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Mumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mumba.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalambay to keep the fight standing.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Kalambay won't allow it.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambay .
Mumba takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Mumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay .
Mumba avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Some bone on bone action there as Mumba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mumba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumba misses the target.
Kalambay moves out of range as Mumba strikes.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Mumba avoids the punch easily.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kalambay pushes Mumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalambay misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kalambay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay trying to land knees to the body.
Kalambay trying to control the position but instead, Mumba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambay into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalambay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalambay smiles and moves away.
Kalambay throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumba lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mumba's head.
Kalambay tries to clinch but Mumba is having none of it.
Mumba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes a swing at Mumba's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalambay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mumba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalambay .#CL2#
Kalambay gets a clinch. #BC#
Mumba breaks the clinch.
Kalambay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba takes one to the side of the head.
Mumba misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumba's knee momentarily.
Kalambay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Mumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalambay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalambay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumba scrambles back to his feet.
Kalambay misses with the combination.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Mumba is looking to counter punch.
Kalambay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalambay !
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mumba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Mumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumba tries to avoid it.
Kalambay lands the left hand.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Mumba lands a jab to Kalambay 's midsection.
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Mumba throws a nice looking combination but Kalambay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Mumba against the cage. #T3#
Kalambay lands a right hand.
Mumba blocks a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumbas head.
Kalambay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kalambay .
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Mumba gets control of Kalambay 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mumba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kalambay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mumba, up you get!
Kalambay misses with a right hand #CL#
and Mumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mumba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mumba prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kalambay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalambay walks away with a smile on his face. Mumba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Kalambay both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.#T4#
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay lands a nice shot that snaps Mumba's head back.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalambay .
Mumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Mumba's head but Mumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay throws a sloppy head kick and Mumba moves out of range easily.
Mumba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Kalambay , right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumba loads up on a big right hand but Kalambay slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Chai misses.
Kalambay moves away from the strike by Chai.
Kalambay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kalambay - just one landing.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambay 's shoulder, as Kalambay tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalambay walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
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!
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalambay checks it well.
Chai throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
Kalambay slips under a jab from Chai.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with a hook. Kalambay ducked under it nicely.
Kalambay tries a quick counter leg kick but Chai is wise to it.
Kalambay moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Kalambay moved out of range.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai thuds a left hand into Kalambay 's body.
Kalambay checks a low kick from Chai.
Kalambay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambay throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Kalambay both land. Nice combination.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai slips under a jab from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Chai.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalambay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalambay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses.
As Kalambay backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalambay avoided it.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Kalambay jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kalambay .
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalambay throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Good shot there by Kalambay .
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Nice shot by Chai.
Kalambay scores with a nice head shot.
Kalambay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalambay throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Kalambay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai avoids the head kick by Kalambay .
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalambay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai misses with a straight left.
And Kalambay responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kalambay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Chai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalambay connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay .
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
Chai misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalambay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalambay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalambay slips a jab from Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Kalambay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalambay looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Kalambay swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Kalambay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalambay throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalambay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Kalambay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalambay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalambay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
Kalambay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalambay in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai moves out of range as Kalambay strikes.
Kalambay connects with a body shot.#T1#
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Kalambay is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalambay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalambay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Chai blocks a head kick by Kalambay .
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Kalambay misses its intended target.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Kalambay with an uppercut!
Kalambay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai avoids the head kick by Kalambay .
Kalambay fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalambay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kalambay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Kalambay looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Kalambay misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Kalambay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalambay .
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai thumps Kalambay with a low kick.
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily. #T3#
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalambay !
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalambay throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalambay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai jabs Kalambay right on the nose. Kalambay blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Kalambay moves into the clinch.
Kalambay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chai up against the cage.#T4#
Kalambay lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalambay 's head.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalambay takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Kalambay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalambay connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambay with a jab.
A jab from Kalambay does it's job there.
Kalambay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalambay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
InSaen Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalambay doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Kalambay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Kalambay .
Chai looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a jab.
Kalambay moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Kalambay as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai walks into a left hand.
Kalambay connects with a body shot.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Kalambay moved out of range nicely.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Chai misses.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Kalambay 's knee but Kalambay avoids it well.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalambay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalambay .
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay slips under a jab from Chai.
Kalambay misses with a looping right.
Kalambay throws a head kick that Chai semi-blocks.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalambay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalambay throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalambay .
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalambay 's sensitive parts.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Kalambay misses with a body kick.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalambay .
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalambay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Kalambay lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Chai misses with a low kick.
Kalambay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chai.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.#CL#
Chai clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalambay .
Kalambay just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Kalambay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Kalambay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalambay 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambay lands with a right to the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Chai Jr
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalambay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kalambay looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Kalambay is wise to it.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kalambay takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Kalambay .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Brown has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#T1#
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.#CL#
Kalambay instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kalambay .
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Kalambay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Kalambay misses with a knee to the head.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
Brown tries to break free but Kalambay pushes him back against the cage.
Brown blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Kalambay throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalambay lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses.
Kalambay swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambay takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kalambay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown works over Kalambay 's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Kalambay misses with a head kick.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalambay . That did some damage!
Kalambay misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kalambay closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Kalambay throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown stalks Kalambay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalambay 's face. Kalambay staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Brown.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a nice body kick.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Kalambay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kalambay thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Kalambay .
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalambay throws a right hand that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown thows a leg kick but Kalambay checks it #CL#
and Kalambay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalambay .
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kalambay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalambay moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kalambay . Those never looked like landing.
Kalambay backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kalambay throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalambay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown avoids the head kick by Kalambay .
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalambay has time to react.
Kalambay blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Kalambay misses
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Kalambay in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Brown misses with a straight left.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalambay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalambay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
A cross from Brown lands.
Kalambay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Kalambay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Kalambay slips a jab from Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but AJ Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses the body punch
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumbu Kalambay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
A clash of legs there as Kalambay blocks the low kick.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalambay slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambay is looking for a counter combo.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalambay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Brown looks for the body kick but Kalambay saw that one coming.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalambay avoids a kick to the body.
Kalambay checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalambay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalambay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalambay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalambay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalambay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Kalambay moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Kalambay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalambay tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kalambay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Kalambay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Kalambay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Kalambay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Kalambay . Beautiful body shot.
Kalambay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Brown responds with a good body kick, but Kalambay manages to step out the way in time.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kalambay . #T4#
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Kalambay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kalambay tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sumbu Kalambay .
I think Brown 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Brown!
An out of breath AJ Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Noeigati
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Van De Leide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Van De Leide misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Van De Leide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kalambay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Leide sizes up Kalambay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van De Leide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Van De Leide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Van De Leide misses.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van De Leide swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Van De Leide misses the jab.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van De Leide lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kalambay drops his hands momentarily and Van De Leide takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide misses with a straight right.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Kalambay moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Van De Leide was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van De Leide throws a lazy right hand but Kalambay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Van De Leide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Leide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Van De Leide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van De Leide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Van De Leide wants to clinch.
Kalambay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van De Leide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van De Leide misses with a right hand
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Van De Leide misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Van De Leide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Leide throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van De Leide.#T4#
Kalambay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van De Leide throws out the jab.
Kalambay throws a quick counter head kick but Van De Leide was just out of range.
Van De Leide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide tries to clinch up
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Van De Leide was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Van De Leide will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van De Leide just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van De Leide tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van De Leide misses with a hook.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Kalambay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Van De Leide looks to clinch
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Van De Leide lands a nice looking body shot.
Van De Leide misses with a body shot
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide wants to clinch
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Van De Leide is rocked!
Van De Leide tries to clinch but Kalambay moves away
and Kalambay counters with a right hand from hell and Van De Leide is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay !
Silvio Van De Leide was interviewed post fight and said 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalambay is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Thai fails to land the takedown.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thai is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Kalambay looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay 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#
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thai.
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Kalambay sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.#T1#
Thai shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kalambay leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalambay , looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalambay against the cage but Kalambay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Kalambay as Thai shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalambay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalambay throws a quick counter head kick but Thai was just out of range.#T4#
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Thai was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kalambay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kalambay has got the better of the exchanges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay shows good takedown defense.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.#T1#
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalambay defends well and Thai ends up having to push Kalambay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Kalambay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Thai looks for a takedown but Kalambay sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thai darts in looking for a takedown but Kalambay gets double underhooks and turns Thai into the cage.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay is looking to wear down Thai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai with a poor takedown
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Thai goes for a double leg but Kalambay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalambay continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai goes for a double leg but Kalambay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalambay continues to drive forward.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thai dives in and grabs Kalambay 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalambay pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Kalambay thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalambay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kalambay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thai to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalambay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalambay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Kalambay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kalambay leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalambay slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Kalambay . No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay had his way with Wille Thai in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Sumbu Kalambay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalambay stuffs the takedown.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalambay swivels and escapes.#T3#
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Kalambay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thai shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalambay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:41
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Drago
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Hidaka stuns Kalambay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay lands the left hand.
Kalambay looks to land a left hand but Hidaka moved out of range nicely.
Hidaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalambay throws a lazy right hand but Hidaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hidaka checks a leg kick.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Hidaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hidaka in his tracks.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay throws a shot from downtown. Hidaka moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hidaka.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay wants to slow Hidaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalambay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hidaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Hidaka's leg. Hidaka is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hidaka misses with a few strikes there.
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalambay moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Good work by Kalambay as he checks the leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalambay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hidaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hidaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay throws a chopping leg kick but Hidaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalambay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambay moves in looking to clinch but Hidaka pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hidaka! But no joy.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kalambay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hidaka.
A cross from Kalambay lands.#T1#
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Hidaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.
Hidaka throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Kalambay .
Hidaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Kalambay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hidaka.#T2#
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay checks a low kick from Hidaka.
Kalambay tries to land a front kick but Hidaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalambay backing away here, and Hidaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hidaka throws a body kick that misses.
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Kalambay moved out of range nicely.
Kalambay connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Hidaka slips under a jab from Kalambay .
Hidaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka throws a one two combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kalambay has got the better of the exchanges.
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Kalambay .
Kalambay swings for the body but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hidaka misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Kalambay avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hidaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that second round.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay throws the left hand but Hidaka avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalambay .
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Kalambay digs a good hook to Hidaka's body.
Hidaka misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters with a solid body kick.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
Hidaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hidaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hidaka's head backwards.#T1#
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hidaka. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
A big right from Hidaka misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body kick.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Hidaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalambay scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Kalambay lands a really nice looking cross but Hidaka seems unphased. #CL#
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Hidaka against the cage. #BC2#
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Hidaka coming out on top.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kalambay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka misses with a body kick.
Kalambay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Hidaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hidaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Kalambay slips under a jab from Hidaka.
Nice uppercut there from Hidaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay cracks Hidaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hidaka backs away, Kalambay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalambay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hidaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hidaka moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalambay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Luciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Kalambay jumps back.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Kalambay .
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Kalambay counters with a good low kick that Luciano was not able to check.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Kalambay lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kalambay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Kalambay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from Kalambay .
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay lands with an overhand left.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Kalambay saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalambay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Kalambay .
Kalambay with a jab.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Kalambay blocks a jab.#CL#
Kalambay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Luciano tries to pull guard but Kalambay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Luciano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kalambay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalambay has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kalambay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalambay '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 referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalambay preventing the sweep.
Kalambay passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalambay in particular looking to stall.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that 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.#R2#
Kalambay thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
A slow jab from Kalambay misses its intended target. #CL#
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Kalambay blocking some punches.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Kalambay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Kalambay back against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short left from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Kalambay pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Kalambay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalambay cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Kalambay digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalambay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambay effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kalambay gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD#
Kalambay drops Luciano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luciano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalambay finish him?
Kalambay lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Luciano out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Anttonen moved out of range.
Kalambay lands with a cross.
Kalambay misses with a low kick.
Anttonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
It looked like Anttonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambay .
Kalambay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay misses the jab.
Anttonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anttonen counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Anttonen slips the punch.
Anttonen is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anttonen under the eye.
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Anttonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Anttonen tries to avoid it.
Kalambay is looking to clinch.
Anttonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Anttonen looks to land a combination but Kalambay avoids it well. #T1#
Kalambay throws a leg kick but Anttonen checks it.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Anttonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Anttonen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anttonen.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Anttonen.
Anttonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalambay misses with a straight left.
Anttonen lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Kalambay as he checks the leg kick.
Kalambay motions for Anttonen to come forward. Kalambay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay throws a sloppy head kick and Anttonen moves out of range easily.
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kalambay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anttonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalambay throws a push kick but Anttonen slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anttonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kalambay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anttonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Anttonen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anttonen misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Anttonen is just out of range.
Kalambay is looking to slow Anttonen down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Anttonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Anttonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice straight punches there by Kalambay . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalambay .
A low kick from Kalambay is predictable there
and Anttonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalambay thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kalambay walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalambay .
Kalambay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anttonen misses with an uppercut
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anttonen misses with a body kick.
Anttonen misses with a hook. Kalambay ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anttonen throws a body kick that misses.
Anttonen defending well as Kalambay loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anttonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A jab from Kalambay does it's job there.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to clinch but Anttonen moves out of range.
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Anttonen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Anttonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anttonen ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Anttonen is out of range.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Anttonen is just out of range.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anttonen.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anttonen lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay 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#
Kalambay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anttonen.
Anttonen throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
Anttonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kalambay .
Anttonen misses with an uppercut.
Anttonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalambay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalambay lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalambay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anttonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalambay thumps Anttonen with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay connects with a body shot.
Anttonen throws the kick towards the body but Kalambay avoids it.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Anttonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalambay blocks a head kick by Anttonen.
Kalambay lands with a kick to the temple. Anttonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Anttonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anttonen is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Anttonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambay .
Anttonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay slips a jab from Anttonen.
Kalambay throws a jab when Anttonen was well out of range.
As Kalambay looks to move away, Anttonen throws a big counter combo but Kalambay just gets out of the way.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalambay tests Anttonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anttonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Anttonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with an uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a nice leg kick.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anttonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay lands a jab to the nose.
Kalambay misses with a straight left.
Anttonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Anttonen.
Anttonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay lands a jab to Anttonen's midsection.
Kalambay throws a right hand that misses
and Anttonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalambay . #T3#
Anttonen misses with a combination
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anttonen under the eye.
Anttonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
Kalambay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kalambay punishes Anttonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalambay misses with a hook. Anttonen ducked under it nicely.
Anttonen lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen misses with a head kick. #T4#
Kalambay lands a jab to the head.
Anttonen looks to land a combination but Kalambay avoids it well.
Kalambay scores with a nice head shot.
Anttonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anttonen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Anttonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambay .
Kalambay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anttonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalambay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pallas Anttonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay blocks a head kick by Anttonen.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anttonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalambay as he connects with a hook.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anttonen tries to move into range but Kalambay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anttonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anttonen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay works Anttonen's body with a nice hook.
Anttonen blocks a jab.
Anttonen throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Anttonen slips under a jab from Kalambay .#T1#
Anttonen walks into a straight right hand from Kalambay .
Anttonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalambay cracks Anttonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anttonen scores with a hook.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
Kalambay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anttonen.
Anttonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anttonen throws a right and a left that Kalambay avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalambay , as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Anttonen - just one landing.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Anttonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Anttonen is looking for a counter combo.
Anttonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalambay misses with a kick to the body.
Anttonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anttonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay works Anttonen's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Kalambay misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
and Anttonen counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay throws a poor cross that misses
and Anttonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Anttonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Anttonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anttonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Anttonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalambay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Anttonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay throws a lazy right hand but Anttonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kalambay blocks the low kick.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anttonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Anttonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anttonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalambay misses with a low kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab.
Kalambay scores with a nice right hand.
Anttonen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Anttonen misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Anttonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anttonen down.
Anttonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay wants to land a leg kick but Anttonen is out of range.
Anttonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Anttonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Anttonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Anttonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anttonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambay .
Anttonen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH:301
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Kalambay looks for the body kick but Bispen saw that one coming.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalambay moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Kalambay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bispen's hands.
Kalambay takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Bispen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range and Bispen settles back down.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Bispen misses with a hook.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bispen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay scores with a jab. Bispen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Bispen as he checks the leg kick.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalambay blocks it.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay doesn't manage to clinch there - Bispen circles away.
Bispen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalambay throws a hook but Bispen blocks it.
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Kalambay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Bispen.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalambay works the jab nicely.
Bispen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bispen slips a jab from Kalambay .
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Good leg kick by Kalambay .
A big left from Bispen misses.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bispen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Bispen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bispen blocks a jab.
Bispen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bispen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kalambay 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bispen connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Bispen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Bispen misses with a head kick.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Kalambay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bispen.
Bispen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalambay checks a leg kick.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalambay is just out of range.
Kalambay thuds his right hand into Bispen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Bispen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bispen down.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Bispen's leg. Bispen is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kalambay darts in and clinches Bispen up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen.
Kalambay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kalambay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bispen up against the cage.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bispen wants to break free but Kalambay has control.
Kalambay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bispen pushes Kalambay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay misses with the head strike.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Bispen.
A right hook to the body lands for Bispen.
Kalambay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bispen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalambay swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Bispen is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bispen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Bispen's head.
Kalambay tries to land knees in the clinch but Bispen avoids the damage to the body.
Kalambay gets through Bispen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalambay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalambay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay is struggling to control the position.
Kalambay throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
Kalambay is looking to control Bispen's arms but Bispen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalambay has his back to the cage.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalambay tries a quick counter leg kick but Bispen is wise to it.
Kalambay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bispen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay throws an overhand right that lands on Bispen's shoulder, as Bispen tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay swings for the body but Bispen moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
A cross from Kalambay lands.
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
Kalambay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bispen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bispen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalambay has time to react.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Donk. Bispen catches Kalambay right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen throws a leg kick but Kalambay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Bispen's body. Bispen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Bispen cracks a nice hook into Kalambay 's ribs.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Bispen.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bispen throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Bispen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalambay takes one to the chin there.
Kalambay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bispen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kalambay rushes Bispen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bispen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kalambay .
Kalambay continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen. #BC#
Bispen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispen works over Kalambay 's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kalambay moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bispen.
Kalambay pushes Bispen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.
Bispen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kalambay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay lands a left hand.
Bispen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Bispen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalambay has double underhooks.
Bispen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambay controls his hands. #T3#
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalambay '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.
Bispen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bispen digs a right hand underneath Kalambay 's ribcage. Kalambay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalambay missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bispen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bispen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
Bispen misses with a body shot
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bispen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalambay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalambay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Bispen moved out of range.
Bispen takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalambay checks the leg kick.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Bispen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
Some wild striking there from Bispen.
Kalambay throws out a powerful jab.
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Bispen misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bispen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalambay is able to avoid easily.
Bispen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bispen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bispen takes one on the button.
Bispen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambay .
Bispen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kalambay .
Bispen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bispen under the eye.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Bispen backing away here, and Kalambay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Bispen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalambay doesn't seem phased though.
Bispen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalambay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bispen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Kalambay lands a glancing blow to the side of Bispen's head.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bispen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalambay takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Bispen tries to move into range but Kalambay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalambay throws a hook but Bispen blocks it.
Bispen checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Bispen tries a low kick but Kalambay avoids it.
Kalambay scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kalambay closes the distance and pushes Bispen back into the cage.
Kalambay prevents a body shot from Bispen.
Bispen tries to stall but Kalambay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalambay taking a breather. #BC#
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Bispen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalambay .
Kalambay dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Kalambay dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a body shot.
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Ivan Bispen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalambay cracks Bispen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bispen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bispen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambay 's shoulder, as Kalambay tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalambay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambay throws a head kick but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen scores with a jab to the head.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kalambay has closed the distance and engaged Bispen in a clinch.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bispen looking to stall. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bispen is defending well for now.
Kalambay misses with the head strike.
Kalambay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bispen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambay controls his hands. #BC#
Bispen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
Kalambay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
Bispen misses with a leg kick
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
Kalambay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sumbu Kalambay .
I've got Kalambay 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Mettovaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mettovaara moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.#CL2#
Mettovaara closes the distance and pushes Kalambay back into the cage.
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambay 's elbow.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Kalambay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Mettovaara pulls guard effortlessly.
Kalambay controlling from the top position.
Mettovaara trying to keep a closed guard but Kalambay is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mettovaara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kalambay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Mettovaara wants to improve his position but Kalambay is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mettovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalambay pulls his head out easily.
Mettovaara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mettovaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalambay 's guard. #REVB#
Mettovaara trying to control but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Mettovaara wants to pass the guard but Kalambay is keeping the position.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Mettovaara from controlling successfully.
Mettovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalambay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mettovaara wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Mettovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Mettovaara preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mettovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettovaara trying to control but Kalambay is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mettovaara has gone for a leg lock! Kalambay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mettovaara's guard.#REVR#
Mettovaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalambay is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kalambay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalambay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettovaara working a defensive guard here.
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalambay controlling from the top position.
Mettovaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalambay is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mettovaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Mettovaara slips the punch.
Mettovaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mettovaara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordor Mettovaara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Mettovaara drives through and clinches with Kalambay against the cage.
Mettovaara lands a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara tries to pull guard but Kalambay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mettovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay lands an uppercut.
Mettovaara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
Mettovaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalambay .
Mettovaara tries a body shot but Kalambay blocks it.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Mettovaara can't find room to land a body shot as Kalambay controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Mettovaara pulls guard.
Mettovaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalambay 's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay keeping full guard, as Mettovaara tries to pass. #T1#
Kalambay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mettovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Mettovaara pushing down on Kalambay 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mettovaara wants to advance to full mount but Kalambay doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Mettovaara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalambay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalambay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mettovaara working for a triangle but Kalambay defends it easily. #T2#
Mettovaara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalambay controls the pace.
Mordor Mettovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mettovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Mettovaara, not yet. #SUB2#
Mettovaara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalambay has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Mettovaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Mettovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalambay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalambay tries to free his leg and advance position but Mettovaara is retaining full guard.
Kalambay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mettovaara has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mettovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mettovaara is looking to sweep but instead, Kalambay has passed into half guard. #T4#
Mettovaara trying to hold on to Kalambay 's head to control him but Kalambay postures up. #SUB2#
Mettovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mettovaara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalambay 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalambay 's back!#SUB2#
Mettovaara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalambay trying to control the hands but Mettovaara won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordor Mettovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kalambay misses with a low kick as Mettovaara jumps back.
Sumbu Kalambay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara being controlled against the cage.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambay 's elbow.
Mettovaara blocks an uppercut.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalambay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalambay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mettovaara backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mettovaara backwards.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay misses with a body punch.
Mettovaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Mettovaara pulls Kalambay into guard.
Mettovaara 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#
Mettovaara moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Mettovaara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalambay , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mettovaara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalambay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mettovaara trying to control the position but Kalambay is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Mettovaara has hold of Kalambay 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kalambay tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mettovaara cranks the arm and Kalambay screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kalambay , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mordor Mettovaara!
Mordor Mettovaara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Kalambay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Kalambay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kalambay tries to clinch there but Kilgore circles away.
Kalambay looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kalambay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kalambay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilgore - the referee stops the clock and Kalambay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilgore. Kalambay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kalambay . #T1#
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalambay 's head backwards.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay misses with a looping left.
Kalambay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Kalambay 's head back.
Kalambay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilgore.
Kalambay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore tries to land a front kick but Kalambay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Kalambay slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKalambay .
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Kalambay jabs Kilgore right on the nose. Kilgore blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalambay .
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
A slow jab from Kalambay misses its intended target.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambay .
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A big left from Kalambay misses.
Kilgore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalambay follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kalambay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilgore.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKilgore.
A combination from Kilgore does no damage.
Kalambay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalambay wants to clinch.#T4#
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalambay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kalambay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Kilgore throws a counter high kick but Kalambay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kalambay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore slips a jab from Kalambay .
Kilgore throws a head kick but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a quick counter head kick but Kalambay was just out of range.#T5#
Kalambay connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalambay misses with a looping left.
Kilgore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Kalambay moves out of range easily.
Kalambay tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kalambay throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalambay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kalambay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands with a hook. Kilgore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kalambay tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalambay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T6#
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with the left hand. Kilgore knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalambay tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Nice body punch from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.#T7#
Kalambay scores with a jab to the head.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range as Kalambay strikes.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kalambay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalambay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalambay lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kalambay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilgore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalambay misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Kalambay misses with a body shot
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8#
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Kalambay avoids it.
Kalambay tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kalambay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Kalambay stumbling back into the cage.
Kalambay drops his hands momentarily and Kilgore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambay .
Kilgore slips a straight right by Kalambay .
Kalambay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalambay catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kilgore.#CL2#
Kalambay moves into range and clinches up with Kilgore.
Kalambay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilgore up against the cage.
Kalambay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilgore.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore lands a body punch.
Kalambay tries to stall but Kilgore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilgore lands with a left to the head.
Kalambay tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalambay tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalambay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay prevents a body shot from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalambay walks into a left hand.
Jeremy Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKilgore.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
As Kalambay looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Kalambay just gets out of the way.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Kalambay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore staying out of range there.#T1#
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kalambay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilgore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalambay .
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Kalambay lands with a right hand.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilgore. Kalambay shrugs it off though.
Kalambay is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Kalambay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kalambay avoids a kick to the body.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Kalambay only half commits.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Kalambay coming out on top.
Kilgore walks into a stiff left hand from Kalambay .
Kilgore throws a push kick but Kalambay slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Kalambay pushes Kilgore up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilgore misses with the head strike.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalambay s head. #T3#
Kalambay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalambay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore lands an elbow inside that Kalambay shrugs off.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilgore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambay .
A head punch on the inside from Kalambay fails to land.
Kalambay lands a right hand.
A short right from Kalambay on the inside.
Kalambay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalambay throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay tries a body shot but Kilgore blocks it. #T4#
Kalambay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilgore.
Kalambay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilgore as Kalambay tries to tie him up.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalambay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kalambay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilgore. #CUT#It looks like Sumbu Kalambay has been cut.
Kilgore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kilgore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilgore controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalambay taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T5#
Kalambay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kilgore up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilgore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kilgore letting Kalambay take a breather here.#BC#
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Kalambay misses with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a series of strikes. Kalambay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalambay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalambay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalambay .#T6#
Kalambay throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Kalambay blocks it.
Kalambay scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalambay cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalambay blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Kalambay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Kalambay .
Decent striking displayed by Kalambay there.
Kalambay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T7#
Kalambay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalambay .
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalambay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilgore has time to react.
Kilgore slips a jab from Kalambay .
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #T8#
Kalambay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalambay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalambay moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Kalambay connects with the punch.
Kalambay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T9#
Kalambay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilgore scores with a head kick. Kalambay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalambay .
Kilgore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kalambay throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kalambay avoids it.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kalambay is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kalambay saw that one coming.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalambay .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sumbu Kalambay 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalambay lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kalambay moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilgore is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kalambay if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range. #T1#
Kalambay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kalambay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambay 's shoulder, as Kalambay tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalambay tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Kalambay sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore tries to land a front kick but Kalambay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Kilgore counters with a head kick that drops Kalambay to the mat! Kalambay scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Kalambay 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!
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalambay !
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalambay can pounce on him.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalambay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kalambay with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kalambay 's head.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Kalambay throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Kalambay tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kalambay sizes up Kilgore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Kalambay stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kalambay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalambay wants to clinch but Kilgore slips to the side
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Kalambay throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalambay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Kalambay throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Kalambay is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Kalambay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilgore counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Kilgore looks at the referee who does nothing so Kilgore lands a crushing right that sends Kalambay to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Kilgore!
Jeremy Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Bronze throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Bronze avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Bronze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalambay moves away from the strike by Bronze.
Bronze throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalambay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalambay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grady Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay jabs at Bronze's body.
Bronze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kalambay scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronze should have avoided that one.
Bronze avoids the body shot from Kalambay . #TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Kalambay is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Kalambay 's guard.
Kalambay pulls Bronze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalambay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalambay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalambay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronze controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalambay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving. #T2#
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronze 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronze tries to clinch there but Kalambay circles away.
Bronze motions for Kalambay to come forward. Bronze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronze shoots in for a double leg but Kalambay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronze misses with a jab to the body
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalambay enables Bronze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalambay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay pulls Bronze in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronze from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kalambay has momentary wrist control but Bronze slips an elbow through the middle.
Bronze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kalambay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronze advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronze taking a breather here.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Kalambay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kalambay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalambay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bronze.
Bronze grinds an elbow into Kalambay 's temple. #T5#
Bronze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kalambay 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kalambay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronze happy to just control the position for now.
Bronze tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kalambay 's legs.
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Kalambay is being controlled here. #T6#
Bronze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalambay is looking for a sweep.
Bronze is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kalambay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bronze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kalambay struggling a bit here.
Bronze trying to control the action but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Bronze taking a breather here. #T7#
Bronze working the ground and pound from side control.
Bronze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalambay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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Bronze throws an elbow but Kalambay slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Bronze crashes against the mat.
Kalambay can't do much from the bottom here. #T8##SUB#
Bronze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalambay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bronze's guard! Nice work there by Kalambay ! #SUB#
Bronze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalambay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalambay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bronze has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bronze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalambay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalambay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bronze has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Bronze looking to control.
Bronze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kalambay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kalambay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalambay has managed to get both his arms back between Bronze's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalambay sprawls well. Kalambay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronze gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronze misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.
Bronze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalambay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalambay defends it nicely.#T1#
Bronze shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalambay tries to avoid it but Bronze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalambay to the ground. Kalambay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronze manages to avoid it.
Kalambay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronze rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronze tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronze misses the body punch
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Bronze with that takedown attempt.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Bronze moved out of range.
Kalambay avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Bronze's ribs.
Kalambay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronze is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Bronze drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay is pulling down on Bronze's head to control his posture.
Bronze postures up.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
Bronze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalambay is pulling down on Bronze's head. It's preventing any offense from Bronze, at least for the moment.#T3#
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalambay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalambay circles away.#T4#
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.
Bronze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronze.
Kalambay lands a jab to the head.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronze.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
Bronze with a poor takedown
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Bronze is rocked!
Kalambay drops Bronze with a big left hand! Bronze is injured, injured bad! Kalambay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !
Grady Bronze spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I think it's about time to let the young guys take over. I don't feel the drive to fight anymore. I'm just happy I had the opportunity to fight along some of the scariest opponents TOF has to offer.'.

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay slips a jab from Watson.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalambay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalambay .
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Watson lands a nice hook to Kalambay 's body. Kalambay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Kalambay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kalambay has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalambay looking to stall.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Watson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson is trying to push Kalambay away but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Watson pulls guard. #SUB#
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalambay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalambay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalambay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Kalambay is proving a slippery customer.
Watson controlling the position.
Kalambay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Watson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kalambay 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 Watson.
Kalambay working away.
Watson trying to control but Kalambay flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kalambay trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Watson doesn't escape.
Watson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Watson staying busy and making it hard for Kalambay to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Watson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Kalambay not allowing Watson to control his hands.
Kalambay is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Watson just trying to survive but Kalambay is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Kalambay controls the position.
Watson trying to control but not successfully.
Watson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
What can Watson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Watson wants to escape the position.
Watson just trying to survive but Kalambay is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Kalambay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalambay doesn't have the hooks in and Watson manages to turn into his guard.
Kalambay is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Watson wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalambay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Watson postures up.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalambay should have avoided that one.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand. #T8#
Watson tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalambay moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Watson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambay misses with a straight right.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Nice shot lands for Watson.#T9#
Kalambay slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Kalambay seems unphased.
Kalambay defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Watson throws a hook but Kalambay blocks it.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the body
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watson avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Watson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalambay swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Jake Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalambay slips a jab from Watson.
Kalambay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watson thinking.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.#CL2#
Kalambay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watson tries to pull guard but Kalambay won't allow it.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalambay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Kalambay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Kalambay .
Kalambay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalambay lands with a light punch inside.
Watson prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalambay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kalambay .
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 short uppercut from Kalambay .
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Kalambay tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Kalambay back against the cage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Kalambay .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalambay .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalambay obliges.
Kalambay dips a shoulder and cracks Watson with a mighty uppercut! Watson falls back against the cage and Kalambay unloads with a barrage of strikes! Watson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kalambay screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalambay slips a jab from Moore.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalambay as he connects with a hook.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore with a jab.
Kalambay jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Moore.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Moore
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore moves forwards but Kalambay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Kalambay saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalambay checks a leg kick.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay lands a head shot.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore throws a hook but Kalambay avoids it easily.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but Kalambay checks it.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Moore misses.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambay throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
Moore misses the jab.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore lands with a cross.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a leg kick
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kalambay has managed to clinch.
Moore avoiding damage as Kalambay throws knees to the body.
Kalambay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.#BC#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
A big right from Moore misses.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T5#
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Kalambay lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Kalambay thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore tries to land a body kick
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalambay misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T6#
Kalambay slips a jab from Moore.
Kalambay misses with a jab to the body
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Moore moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalambay 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalambay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Moore.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T7#
Kalambay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalambay misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalambay needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.#T8#
Kalambay misses the body punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Kalambay staying out of range there.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay misses the jab.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay . #T9#
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Kalambay off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Kalambay closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peyton Moore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Kalambay avoids it.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalambay connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kalambay with a jab.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalambay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Kalambay - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Kalambay walks into a left hand.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalambay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalambay blocks the body kick.
Kalambay scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalambay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Peyton Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Kalambay takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Kalambay jabs at Moore's body.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kalambay in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay . #T4#
Moore misses with a hook. Kalambay ducked under it nicely.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Kalambay is out of range.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Kalambay moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Kalambay 's belly button to the back.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalambay .
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Kalambay moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moore misses with a hook. Kalambay ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Moore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Kalambay lands a jab.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalambay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T7#
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore throws a series of punches but Kalambay avoids them all with ease.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Kalambay 's defenses.
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore. #T8#
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore takes a swing at Kalambay 's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore connects with the punch.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T9#
Moore slips a straight right by Kalambay .
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses the body punch
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peyton Moore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalambay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore digs a good body shot into Kalambay 's ribs.#T1#
Nice jab there from Moore.
Moore misses with a shot to the body
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Moore misses
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Moore walks into a left hand.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore looks to land a combination but Kalambay avoids it well.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore looks to land a right hand but Kalambay moved out of range.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kalambay darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Kalambay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalambay slows down the pace here.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalambay letting Moore take a breather here.
Moore is trying to stall.
Kalambay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kalambay stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kalambay misses.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Kalambay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.#T5#
Kalambay stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Moore.
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalambay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalambay lands a jab to the head.
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore scores with a body shot. #T6#
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Moore.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Moore moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a straight right hand.#T7#
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kalambay swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Moore throws a combination. Kalambay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. #T8#
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Kalambay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay staying out of range there.
Kalambay stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore misses with a hook.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
Kalambay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalambay , as that shot connected. #T9#
Kalambay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Kalambay misses with a straight left.
Moore misses the body punch
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore throws a series of punches but Kalambay moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sumbu Kalambay .
Well Kalambay 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: TOF 84
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Kidman misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kidman fails with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay with a hook.
Kidman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalambay pinned against the cage. Kalambay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalambay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalambay enables Kidman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalambay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kidman throwing strikes but missing.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kalambay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kidman on the ground.#T1#
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Kalambay is keeping the position.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Kalambay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kalambay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalambay tries to get out of the position.
Kidman pushing down on Kalambay 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kidman lands a nice short elbow.#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.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalambay keeps working.
Kidman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalambay is staying active underneath Kidman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kidman trying to control from Kalambay 's half guard. Kalambay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kidman passes into half guard.
Kidman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kidman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kalambay is refusing to be controlled, as Kidman sits in half guard.
Kalambay wants to improve his position but Kidman is controlling well.
Kalambay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Kidman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalambay avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Kidman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalambay did well to prevent Kidman getting side control.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalambay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalambay wants to improve his position but Kidman is controlling well.
Kidman wants to free his trapped foot but Kalambay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalambay keeps working.
Kidman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalambay 's head. #T5#
Kidman is stalling here. Kalambay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kidman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kalambay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kalambay is looking to take a break and control but Kidman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalambay controlling the position. #T6#
Kidman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kidman manages to get back to half guard.
Kidman tries to get to full guard but Kalambay has control of the leg.
Kalambay is pressing down on Kidman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kidman is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Kidman is looking for a sweep. Kalambay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalambay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalambay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kidman is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalambay slips a straight right by Kidman.
Kidman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay moves out of range as Kidman strikes.
Kidman blocks a jab.
Kidman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kidman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidman misses the jab.
Kalambay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kidman circles away.
Kidman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kidman.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T9#
Kalambay misses with a body shot.
Kidman lands a slapping body shot.
Kidman lands a body shot.
Kalambay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalambay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Kalambay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidman.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Kidman connects with a right hand. Kalambay shakes it off.
Kidman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalambay is fending him off so far but Kidman persists. Nope, Kalambay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kidman lands with a straight right. Kalambay didn't see that one coming.
Kalambay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalambay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalambay moves forwards but Kidman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidman throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kidman missing with a left hand there. Kalambay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kalambay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay swings for the body but Kidman moves out of range.
Billy Kidman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidman swings widly with a right hand
and Kidman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kidman throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
Kidman misses with a wild body shot.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalambay as he avoids it easily.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Sumbu Kalambay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman is breathing heavily.
Kidman takes a swing at Kalambay 's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Kalambay - just one landing.
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Kidman throws a body punch but Kalambay moves out of range.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay tests Kidman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Kidman is rocked!
Kidman is aggressively charging in as Kalambay backs up avoiding any damage. Kalambay tosses out a jab and Kidman runs right into it face first! Kidman is out cold! Kalambay dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kidman's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Soderberg misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Soderberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalambay doesn't seem phased though.
Soderberg cracks Kalambay with a good jab.
Kalambay defending well as Soderberg loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soderberg cracks Kalambay with a good jab.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Soderberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Stefan Soderberg has been cut.
Soderberg throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Soderberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soderberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Soderberg's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soderberg throws a head kick but Kalambay moves out of range. #T1#
Kalambay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soderberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
Soderberg connects with a looping right hand.
Kalambay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
Soderberg throws a right and a left that Kalambay avoids nicely. #CL2#
Kalambay moves into range and clinches up with Soderberg.
Kalambay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soderberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Soderberg.
Kalambay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body punch.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalambay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Kalambay on the inside.
Kalambay pushes Soderberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soderberg's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambay .#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Soderberg.
Soderberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalambay connects with a knee to the head.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kalambay .
Nice body punch from Kalambay .
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Soderberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soderberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalambay .
Kalambay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalambay stalling in the clinch.
Kalambay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
Kalambay leaning against his opponent.
Kalambay blocks an uppercut.
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalambay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalambay misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Soderberg as the two fighters clinch.
Kalambay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Soderberg misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kalambay .
Kalambay stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Kalambay scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Soderberg is rocked!
Soderberg blocks an uppercut.
Oh Soderberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalambay working aggressively here.
Soderberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike.
Kalambay dips a shoulder and cracks Soderberg with a mighty uppercut! Soderberg falls back against the cage and Kalambay unloads with a barrage of strikes! Soderberg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kalambay screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Socippo.
Socippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Socippo.
Socippo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Socippo.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Socippo is looking to land body kicks.
Socippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Socippo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socippo.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Luther Socippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socippo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalambay throws a body punch but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
Kalambay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Socippo with a body shot.
Socippo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socippo throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socippo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Socippo lunges at Kalambay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalambay 's hand. #T2#
Socippo throws a combination that misses
and Kalambay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kalambay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socippo misses with a hook.
Kalambay scores with a hook to the body. Socippo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Socippo. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Socippo misses the jab.
Socippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalambay digs a good body shot into Socippo's ribs.
Socippo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Socippo misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Kalambay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalambay misses with some punches.
Kalambay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Socippo's efforts to push away.
Kalambay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike.
Kalambay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Socippo's elbow.
Good body shot from Kalambay .
Socippo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalambay lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kalambay .
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kalambay stalls.
Kalambay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Socippo or not.
Kalambay pushes Socippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay is working Socippo over against the cage.
Socippo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalambay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalambay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
Kalambay effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalambay as Socippo tries to tie him up.
Socippo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a nice body shot.
Kalambay stalling the fight.
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Socippo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kalambay . #T5#
Kalambay stalling against the cage.
Kalambay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kalambay on the inside.
Kalambay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Socippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo scores with a hook.
Socippo misses with a wild combination.
Socippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Socippo coming out on top.#T6#
Socippo works Kalambay 's body with a nice hook.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Socippo misses with a body shot.
Kalambay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Socippo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socippo swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Socippo misses with a hook to the body
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay moves out of range as Socippo strikes.
Kalambay appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalambay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Socippo to stand back up!#ROC2#Socippo is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Socippo's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Socippo misses its intended target.
Oh Socippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalambay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socippo.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalambay lands a nice hook to Socippo's body. Socippo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T7##KD2#
Kalambay cracks Socippo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Socippo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kalambay finish him?
Socippo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalambay counters with a left to the body.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
Kalambay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalambay lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Kamenev tries for a takedown but Kalambay circles away easily
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay leaves Kamenev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalambay ! But no joy.
Kamenev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pushka Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Kalambay . Beautiful body shot.
Kamenev shoots and misses
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalambay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Kamenev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalambay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalambay 's waist but Kalambay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenev off to one side.
Kalambay cracks Kamenev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalambay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamenev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Kamenev avoids it with no problem.
Kamenev has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Kalambay coming out on top.
Kalambay lands with a straight right. Kamenev didn't see that one coming.
Pushka Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalambay wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamenev fails with the takedown
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
Kamenev is breathing heavily.
Donk. Kalambay catches Kamenev right on the button with a cross.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamenev has his takedown stuffed
and Kalambay counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambay thuds his right hand into Kamenev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamenev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenev with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Kalambay counters with a nice right hand that sends Kamenev toppling to the canvas! Kamenev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kalambay finish him?!#ROC2#Kamenev is rocked!
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Kamenev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BOOM! Kalambay lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kamenev. Kamenev tries to recover but Kalambay is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kamenev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kalambay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kalambay tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB#
Brown has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kalambay is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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