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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalla is trying to defend but Idaho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is pressing down on Kalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
Kalla gets back to full guard.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Kalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalla (4) vs (2) Idaho
Kalla wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalla has a good base and remains in mount.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Kalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've been hearing that Kalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Idaho regains half guard.
Kalla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Kalla maintains control.#SUB#
Kalla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Kalla's body position as best he can.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Kalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kalla working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Kalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Kalla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
Idaho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalla is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalla has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho tries to roll over but Kalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Kalla tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalla. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Kalla defends easily.
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Kalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass.
Idaho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kalla has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (10) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
Kalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (13) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Kalla working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Kalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard.
Kalla prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T11##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Idaho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kalla pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chai has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Chai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Viera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kalla gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalla is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Kalla seems to be working for a kimura but Viera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
#SUB2#
Kalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Viera is not content to let Kalla control the position.#T2#
Viera wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Viera is defending well. #SUB2#
Kalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura here.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalla is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Kalla stays in close to Viera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Kalla is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla pushing down on Viera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viera is trying to control but Kalla manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Kalla
Kalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Kalla looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Viera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Viera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Kalla#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to cinch up a triangle. Viera throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kalla's body to avoid the submission. Kalla has instead reached around Viera's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kalla arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Kalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.#SUB#
Kalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Kalla is in trouble now - Berendas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (0) vs (5) Berendas
Kalla regains half guard.
Kalla wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Kalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalla.
Kalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Kalla seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Kalla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (2) vs (5) Berendas#T3#
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.
Kalla wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas has control of Kalla's left arm, preventing Kalla from doing any damage.
Kalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kalla working away.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalla working away.
Berendas seems a little lost for a moment, as Kalla dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Kalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Kalla swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (5) vs (7) Berendas#SUB#
Kalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berendas has picked Kalla up and slammed him! Kalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Berendas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (10) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.
Kalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Berendas dominates the positioning.
Kalla is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berendas wants to control but Kalla is keeping him busy. #T6#
Berendas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (5) vs (12) Berendas
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Berendas keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kalla (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas controls the action.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a choke but Kalla reverses nicely into Berendas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalla is retaining full guard. #T7#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas is controlling the pace.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T8#
Berendas is looking to pass Kalla's guard but actually Kalla recovers to full guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Berendas is taking a breather. Kalla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Kalla has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Kalla is defending the position.
Kalla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T10#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions off his back.
Kalla manages to get to full guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Kalla controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Berendas stays in close to Kalla's body and controls the position.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Kalla is keeping the position.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berendas won't allow Kalla to sweep him here. #T12#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kalla is trying to hold Berendas in close to prevent damage but Berendas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Kalla is having none of it.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (20) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Berendas works to advance to full mount. Kalla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (7) vs (22) Berendas
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berendas is looking to work his way around to Kalla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalla is looking to escape.
Kalla gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 22 to 7.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kalla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kalla
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalla has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kalla.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T2#
Gerbandi won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalla looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kalla#T4#
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalla tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Kalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kalla controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Gerbandi 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.
Kalla looking to control.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but Kalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalla holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kalla
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Kalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Kalla#SUB2#
Kalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#T8#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Kalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Kalla's back.
Kalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to push Kalla's head away but Kalla is holding on tight.
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Gerbandi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (15) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gerbandi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalla is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.#T10#
Kalla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Kalla tries to break free.
Kalla trying to control the action but Gerbandi just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gerbandi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has got one arm under Kalla's chin. This could be trouble... Kalla trying to control the other hand but Gerbandi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kalla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kalla lands a right hook to the body.
Kalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Kalla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalla throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hideki counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalla looks for a takedown but Hideki sprawls well.
Hideki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kalla is predictable there
and Hideki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalla looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hideki misses its target.
Kalla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hideki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hideki throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hideki misses with a right hand
and Kalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hideki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hideki throws a body punch but Kalla moves out of range.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalla lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Kalla feints and as Hideki raises his hands in defense, Kalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hideki wants to sweep here but Kalla controlling him for the moment.
Kalla is looking to work some ground and pound but Hideki has wrist control.
Kalla throws a strike but Hideki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hideki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hideki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Hideki is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hideki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalla is keeping the position for now.
Kalla trying to control the position here.
Kalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Kalla pulls Hideki in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kalla lands with a shot to the body.
Kalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Hideki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hideki. That did some damage!
Hideki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalla scores with a shot to the body.
Kalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hideki rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalla misses with a takedown
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Kalla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hideki.
Hideki slips a jab from Kalla.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pykky Kalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hideki counter with a right hand.
Kalla swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Kalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Kalla manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a straight right.
Kalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kalla to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kalla looks to clinch but Hideki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kalla taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nagatsuki Hideki!
Nagatsuki Hideki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalla just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Stjepanic throws a jab when Kalla was well out of range.
Kalla moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalla tried to score with a low kick but Stjepanic checks it.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Stjepanic is just out of range.
Kalla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
Kalla is looking to chop away at Stjepanic's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Stjepanic scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Stjepanic misses.
Stjepanic lands with a cross.
Kalla misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Stjepanic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Stjepanic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalla doesn't seem phased though.
Stjepanic avoids a kick to the body.
Kalla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalla. Stjepanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalla connects with a looping right hand.
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Kalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stjepanic lands with an overhand left.
Luka Stjepanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stjepanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Kalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stjepanic trying to control here.
Stjepanic is trying is best to control the position here.
Stjepanic is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stjepanic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalla.
Kalla 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.
Kalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Kalla is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stjepanic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stjepanic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Stjepanic keeping hold of Kalla's head, controlling as best he can.
Kalla prevents Stjepanic from improving his position.
Stjepanic is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalla is looking to wear down Stjepanic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stjepanic cracks Kalla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stjepanic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalla.
Kalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stjepanic feints a counter leg kick.
Kalla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stjepanic checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stjepanic! But no joy.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic tries to land a front kick but Kalla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stjepanic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stjepanic scores with the left hand. Kalla knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Stjepanic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stjepanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalla.
Kalla throws a shot from downtown. Stjepanic moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stjepanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalla.
Stjepanic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalla has time to react.
Stjepanic wants to land a leg kick but Kalla is out of range.
Stjepanic lunges at Kalla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalla's hand.
Kalla misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Kalla gets the takedown into side control.
Kalla working the ground and pound but Stjepanic is defending the strikes.
Kalla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stjepanic can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Kalla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kalla prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stjepanic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalla.
Stjepanic tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kalla easily slips into full mount!
Pykky Kalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla landing shots from mount. #T1#
Kalla with good strikes from the mount here!
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Kalla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalla scoring with strikes but Stjepanic is staying in there.
Stjepanic wants to hold on but Kalla pushes him away.
Kalla tries to control but Stjepanic wriggling away.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kalla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kalla with a couple of short strikes.
Kalla unloads with some shots from mount but Stjepanic bucks and avoids them well.
Stjepanic is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Kalla thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalla lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kalla tries to control but Stjepanic wriggling away.
Stjepanic is in a horrible position here. Kalla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Kalla with the ground and pound from mount.
Stjepanic taking shots to the head.
Kalla scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stjepanic?
Kalla fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Stjepanic is rocked!
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Tremendous Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalla throws a hook but Tremendous Jr blocks it.
Tremendous Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalla thuds a left hand into Tremendous Jr's body.
Kalla throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Tremendous Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tremendous Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tremendous Jr lands a left hand.
Tremendous Jr lands with a right to the head.
Kalla taking a breather.
Tremendous Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kalla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tremendous Jr on the side of the head.
Kalla scores with a hook to the body. Tremendous Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Tremendous Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalla to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Kalla gets a double leg takedown into Tremendous Jr's guard.
Kalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tremendous Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalla. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalla is aware though and is defending well.
Kalla wants to control from the top but Tremendous Jr keeps moving.
Tremendous Jr is striking but Kalla is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Kalla is working for a kimura but Tremendous Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kalla working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura but Tremendous Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalla to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tremendous Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalla.
Kalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Kalla.
Tremendous Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Tremendous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalla 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.
Kalla looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalla chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tremendous Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.
Kalla throwing strikes but missing.
Kalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremendous Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalla passes Tremendous Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tremendous Jr gets full guard.
Tremendous Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalla chips away with some ground and pound.
Kalla lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Tremendous Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tremendous Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalla throws out the jab.
Tremendous Jr tries a low kick but Kalla avoids it.
Kalla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tremendous Jr is out of range and Kalla settles back down.
Tremendous Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalla throws a hook to the side of Tremendous Jr's head but Tremendous Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tremendous Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Kalla 's knee.
Tremendous Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tremendous Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kalla throws a body punch but Tremendous Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tremendous Jr misses the target.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremendous Jr.
Kalla misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Kalla misses with a lunging right hand
and Tremendous Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pykky Kalla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tremendous Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tremendous Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tremendous Jr throws a counter high kick but Kalla was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Kalla.
#TD2#
Tremendous Jr tries to sprawl but Kalla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kalla is keen to just control but Tremendous Jr is a slippery customer.
Pykky Kalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalla is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalla moves nicely into side control.
Tremendous Jr manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kalla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalla prevents Tremendous Jr from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalla is trying to control. Tremendous Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Kalla working over Tremendous Jr with some ground and pound. Tremendous Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tremendous Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalla lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kalla winds up and cracks Tremendous Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kalla is trying to control. Tremendous Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tremendous Jr defends it well.
Kalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tremendous Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Tremendous Jr punching from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tremendous Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tremendous Jr is looking to improve his position.
Tremendous Jr taking some punishment here, with Kalla in his half guard.
Tremendous Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalla.
Kalla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalla lands a couple of good shots and Tremendous Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tremendous Jr is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kalla lands with a nice body punch.
Kalla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tremendous Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Kalla 's knee.
Donk. Kalla catches Tremendous Jr right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Kalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tremendous Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tremendous Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Kalla has passed into mount! Damn!
Kalla raining down shots from the mount!
Tremendous Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Kalla pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalla working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Kalla is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kalla.
Kalla controlling from the full mount.
Tremendous Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Kalla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tremendous Jr hang on?
Kalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kalla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tremendous Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Rex Tremendous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kalla raining down shots from the mount!
Kalla landing punches.
BOOM! Kalla connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kalla raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalla working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalla landing shots from mount.
Tremendous Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kalla wants to finish this one by submission but Tremendous Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kalla. #T3#
Kalla working Tremendous Jr over with strikes here.
Kalla scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tremendous Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2#
Kalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tremendous Jr is now in Kalla's guard. A big mistake from Kalla there, giving up the dominant position!
Tremendous Jr won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Tremendous Jr cracks Kalla with a solid left hand.
Kalla keeping full guard, as Tremendous Jr tries to pass.
Kalla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Tremendous Jr postures up.
Kalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalla, not yet.
Pykky Kalla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tremendous Jr.
Kalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tremendous Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tremendous Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Tremendous Jr postures up.
Kalla has his hands on Tremendous Jr's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pykky Kalla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalla 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalla blocks a jab.
Kalla feinted with a counter takedown.
Kalla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalla connects with a jab.
Fixit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kalla gets a double leg takedown into Fixit's guard.
Kalla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalla controlling from the top position.
Kalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fixit trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Fixit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fixit's head.
Fixit taking some punishment here, with Kalla in his half guard.
Kalla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalla looks to land a strike but Fixit avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Kalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalla lands a couple of digs.
Kalla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalla trying to control but Fixit is working from the bottom.
Kalla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fixit keeping moving, preventing Kalla from controlling successfully.
Fixit keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass. #T3#
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fixit is keeping the position for now.
Kalla is in close to Fixit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fixit keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass.
Kalla lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Fixit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalla is aware though and is defending well.
Kalla 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.
Kalla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Fixit is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kalla works over Fixit with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Fixit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla pushes down on Fixit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kalla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fixit tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Kalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalla lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fixit darts in trying to clinch
and Kalla counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fixit doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalla circles away.
Fixit connects with a leg kick.
Fixit doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalla circles away.
Kalla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fixit sprawls and moves away.
Kalla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimmy Fixit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalla slips under a jab from Fixit.
Fixit tries to clinch but Kalla is having none of it.
Jimmy Fixit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fixit tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kalla counters with a single leg into guard. Fixit didn't expect that.
Kalla stands up over Fixit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fixit keeping moving, preventing Kalla from controlling successfully.
Kalla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fixit looking to control.
#T1#
Fixit has momentary wrist control but Kalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Kalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Fixit trying to control here.
Kalla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalla working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Fixit is rocked!
Fixit wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kalla connects with a nice short shot to Fixit's temple.
Fixit is still in real trouble! Can Kalla finish him?#T2#
Nice strikes from Kalla there.
Kalla lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Fixit! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kalla jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalla is looking to score with low kicks.
Landron throws a sloppy head kick and Kalla moves out of range easily.
Kalla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Landron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Kalla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landron scores with a jab.
Landron moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Landron gets caught flat footed, as Kalla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Landron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla postures up.
Kalla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kalla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kalla postures up.
#T1#
Landron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalla is one step ahead there.
Kalla lands a couple of elbows.
Kalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landron wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalla postures up.
#SUB2#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landron keeping moving, preventing Kalla from controlling successfully.
Kalla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Landron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kalla works over Landron with some ground and pound from guard.
Landron looking for a sweep. Not yet Landron, not yet.
Landron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Landron tries to get out of the position.
Kalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla pushes down on Landron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Landron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Landron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Landron trying to keep a closed guard but Kalla is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landron keeping moving, preventing Kalla from controlling successfully.
Kalla postures up.
Landron is really struggling to control Kalla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Landron is looking to sweep but instead, Kalla has passed into half guard.
Kalla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Landron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalla.
Kalla wants to take a breather but Landron is having none of it. #T4#
Kalla prevents Landron from improving his position.
Landron is controlling Kalla's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Landron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalla on the ground.
Landron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Landron trying to control from the bottom.
Kalla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Landron tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
Landron gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Landron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Landron misses with a shot to the body
letting Kalla counter with a right hand.
Landron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Landron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalla under the eye.
Kalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Landron.
Kalla throws a shot from downtown. Landron moves away and avoids it.
Landron scores with a body shot.
Landron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalla.
Landron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Landron is rocked!
Landron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalla throws a right and a left that Landron avoids nicely.
Landron is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Landron avoids the body shot from Kalla.
A little feinted left hand from Landron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Landron clobbers Kalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landron lands a head shot.
Kalla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Landron.
Landron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landron.
A little jabbing left from Kalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalla throws a lazy uppercut
and Landron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kalla looks to throw the jab but Landron is out of range.
Landron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kalla misses with a hook. Landron ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kalla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landron moves away from the strike by Kalla.
Nice defenses there by Landron.
Landron is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Landron.
Kalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landron.
Landron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Landron with a nice cross.
Kalla blocks a head kick by Landron.
Landron throws a head kick that misses.
Landron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalla has time to react.
Kalla tries for a takedown but Landron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Landron is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Kalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Landron.
Kalla throws a poor cross that misses
and Landron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalla fails to land the takedown.
Keanu Landron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalla. Landron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landron is looking to counter punch.
Landron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Landron scores with a head kick. Kalla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut there from Kalla.
Keanu Landron is winning the standup battle so far.
Landron with a hook.#T4#
That kick from Landron tenderised Kalla's leg. Kalla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Landron to score with a decent uppercut.
Landron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keanu Landron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landron ducks under a wild hook from Kalla.
It looked like Landron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landron looks to land a left hand but Kalla moved out of range nicely.
As Landron backs off Kalla throws a huge counter combo but Landron manages to avoid it all.
Kalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Landron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landron takes one on the button.
Landron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalla.
Kalla tries to move into range but Landron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Landron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Landron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalla throws a looping overhand right but Landron ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Landron.
A slow jab from Kalla misses its intended target.
Kalla swings widly with a right hand
and Landron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landron can pounce on him.
Kalla 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.
Jab from Kalla.
Landron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Kalla looks to land a body kick but Landron moved away.
Landron throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kalla shoots in for a double leg but Landron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Landron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landron connects with a crisp jab.
Landron lands with a slapping head kick.
Landron is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Landron lands an overhand right.
Kalla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Landron is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Landron throws a shot to the body.
Landron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landron slips under a jab from Kalla.
Kalla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Landron lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Landron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalla's hands.
Kalla staying out of range there.
Landron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalla off the cage and back into range.
Kalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Landron as he jumps to the side.
Landron connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Kalla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landron as he avoids it easily.
Keanu Landron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Landron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landron misses with a straight left.
Kalla fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Landron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Landron lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Kalla. That snapped Landron's head back.
Landron throws a head kick that misses.
Kalla throws a lazy right hand but Landron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalla 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.
Landron throws a hook but Kalla blocks it.
Kalla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalla thows a leg kick but Landron checks it
and Landron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalla misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landron scores with a push kick.
Kalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landron's waist but Landron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalla off to one side.
Kalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landron throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keanu Landron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landron 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Landron!
Keanu Landron was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalla connects with a body shot.
Chegwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chegwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Kalla.
Kalla ducks under a wild hook from Chegwin.
Kalla misses with a hook to the body
and Chegwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chegwin swings for the body but Kalla moves out of range.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalla misses with a straight left.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chegwin connects with a body shot that sends Kalla's belly button to the back.
Chegwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalla moves away.
Chegwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chegwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalla rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Chegwin lands with a shot to the body.
Kalla fails to land the takedown.
Kalla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chegwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalla.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalla misses with an uppercut. Chegwin saw that one coming.
Kalla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Kalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kalla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalla scores with a nice head shot.
Chegwin scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Chegwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chegwin cracks Kalla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chegwin lands a body shot.
Chegwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Chegwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kalla misses with a jab to the body
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chegwin slips under a jab from Kalla.
Chegwin lands a nice hook to Kalla's body. Kalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Chegwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chegwin checks a leg kick.
Kalla thuds a left hand into Chegwin's body.
Kalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalla misses with a shot to the body
and Chegwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Kalla misses the body punch
and Chegwin counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kalla out cold! What a finish! Chegwin is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Duranto misses with a wild combination.
Kalla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Kalla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Duranto, which made it look bad.
Kalla slips a jab from Duranto.
And Kalla tries to counter it with a takedown but Duranto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duranto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Kalla slips the punch.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Jean Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big right from Kalla misses.
Kalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Kalla misses with a hook.
Duranto appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Duranto gets caught napping as Kalla dives in and scores a takedown. Duranto manages to retain guard.
Duranto managing to control the position.
Kalla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto trying to control the position.
Kalla with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Duranto working a defensive guard here.
Duranto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Duranto controls Kalla momentarily but Kalla frees himself.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duranto being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A low kick from Kalla misses
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
#TD2#
Kalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duranto on his heels. He'll look to pass Duranto's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalla trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Kalla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalla controlling from the top position.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Duranto is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalla connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Kalla.
Duranto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Kalla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kalla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duranto has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Duranto's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
WW Round 1a
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Marius jabs at Kalla's body.
Kalla misses with a hook to the body
and Marius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marius lands with a right hand.
Kalla misses with a low kick.
Marius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marius connects with a jab.
Kalla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marius dips to his left and cracks Kalla with an uppercut!
Kalla swings widly with a right hand
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalla looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Marius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marius lands the left hand.
Marius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Kalla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A jab from Kalla does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalla.
Marius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Kalla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marius!#SUB2#
Kalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalla fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Kalla sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Kalla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kalla looks to land a strike but Marius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kalla passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marius's head. #T3##SUB2#
Kalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kalla stalling.
Marius is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard.
Kalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marius's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marius wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.
Marius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalla.
Kalla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marius's head. #SUB2#
Marius is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Kalla moves into full mount! Marius won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Kalla has control of Marius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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 Caius Marius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Kalla.
Kalla misses with a right hand
and Kalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Marius misses its intended target.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Marius counters with a two punch combo.
Marius looks to land a right hand but Kalla moved out of range.
Caius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that Kalla has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kalla ducks right into an uppercut from Marius. #ROC#Kalla is rocked!
Marius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalla bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marius comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kalla falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kalla was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caius Marius! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalla defends it nicely.
Kalla throws a low kick but Fili moves out of range easily.
Fili closes the distance and clinches up with Kalla, looking for a takedown. Fili pushes Kalla against the cage but Kalla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fili or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalla, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Fili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fili is defended easily by Kalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalla is out of range.
Kalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fili doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalla circles away.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kalla.
Kalla takes a swing at Fili's ribcage but misses.
Fili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalla.
Kalla throws a lazy body kick
and Fili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalla misses with a right hand
and Fili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Fili clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Fili.
Fili fails to pull guard.
Fili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Fili tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalla avoids the damage to the body.
Fili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Kalla has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fili is trying to keep an underhook but Kalla manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalla lands strikes from half guard.
Kalla thows a huge punch but Fili dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fili manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Fili, under a barage of strikes from Kalla.
Kalla works his way into full mount!
Fili is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Kalla avoids the attempt from Fili to control.
Fili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalla raining down shots from the mount!
Fili is looking to improve his position but Kalla isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalla breaks from Fili's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kalla controlling from mount.
Kalla wants to control the pace but Fili is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Kalla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fili has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fili!
Kalla trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fili has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Fili's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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