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Event:
Combate 2: Mordida
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan misses with a two punch combination.
Green missing with a left hand there. Callaghan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Callaghan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Green.
Green leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Callaghan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms.
Green working Callaghan over with knees to the body.#T1#
Callaghan wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Green is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Callaghan avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Green stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Callaghan is trying to force a seperation but Green has the dominant position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callaghan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callaghan is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Callaghan letting Green take a breather here.
Callaghan is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Green - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Callaghan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callaghan is defending well for now.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan tries to break free but Green pushes him back against the cage.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Green stalling against the cage.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Callaghan avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks with his arms.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Callaghan is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Callaghan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Callaghan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Callaghan moves out of range of the strikes.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Callaghan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Green has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callaghan throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Callaghan throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Green moves into the clinch.
Green has Callaghan pushed against the cage.
Green crunches a lovely knee into Callaghan's ribcage.
Bobby Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callaghan is defending well for now.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Callaghan.
Green using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Green with a knee to the head.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Callaghan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green pressing his opponent against the cage.
Green stalling.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Green putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Callaghan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Callaghan tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callaghan is trying to force a seperation but Green has the dominant position.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Callaghan up against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Callaghan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green effectively controlling the action here.
Green displaying some good clinch control by pressing Callaghan up against the cage.
Green receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Green taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Green.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Green's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Callaghan fails to land with a series of punches.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan blocks a jab.
Callaghan appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Green forces Callaghan back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Green is stalling here.
Callaghan being controlled against the cage.
Callaghan avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Callaghan can't break the clinch.
Green holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Callaghan wants to break free but Green has control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green is stalling here.
Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Green slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Green.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green tries a quick counter leg kick but Callaghan is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan moves out of range of the strikes.
Callaghan is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3##CL2#
Green pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Callaghan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it.
Green has Callaghan pressed against the cage, preventing Callaghan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Green misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Green.
Green with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Green is stalling here.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Callaghan avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Green's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Green controlling the action here for a moment.
Callaghan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Silva ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Callaghan counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Callaghan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Callaghan leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva fails with the takedown.#T1#
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan connects with a body shot.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Callaghan misses the target.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva looks winded!
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan to the ground. Callaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Callaghan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Callaghan.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Silva has been cut.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looks like Callaghan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callaghan.
#T3#
Callaghan connects with a crisp jab.
Callaghan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Callaghan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Callaghan tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callaghan fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Callaghan leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Callaghan misses its target.
Callaghan tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Callaghan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva is looking to clinch but Callaghan is avoiding it.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Callaghan, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Callaghan against the cage but Callaghan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva shoots in but Callaghan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Callaghan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Callaghan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Callaghan throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Callaghan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Callaghan feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Callaghan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Callaghan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a straight right. Callaghan didn't see that one coming.
Callaghan leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Callaghan stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Callaghan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Callaghan does no damage.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Callaghan.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan is looking to land body kicks.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callaghan defends it nicely.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callaghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Callaghan leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callaghan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Callaghan connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaghan is looking to land body kicks.
Callaghan dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Callaghan throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva wants to clinch.
Callaghan misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Callaghan.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Callaghan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva blocks the body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Callaghan has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Callaghan misses its target.
Silva tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan counters with a nice body shot.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Callaghan.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Callaghan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Callaghan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Callaghan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Callaghan keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Callaghan misses with the combination.
Silva with a poor takedown
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Silva.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callaghan defends it nicely.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Callaghan counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Silva tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callaghan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Callaghan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Callaghan.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Callaghan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Callaghan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Callaghan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to clinch but Callaghan moves out of range.
Silva swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva looks for the body kick but Callaghan saw that one coming.
Callaghan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Callaghan tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Callaghan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Callaghan.
Silva misses with a combination
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Callaghan gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Callaghan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Callaghan.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilberto Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Callaghan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Callaghan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callaghan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Callaghan!
Blaine Callaghan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
De Negri fails with the takedown
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Pietro De Negri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Negri wants to clinch but Callaghan slips to the side
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but De Negri is having none of it.
De Negri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Negri.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but De Negri isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Negri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Callaghan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Negri is controlling him well.
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callaghan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Negri. #SU2#
De Negri decides to stand back up. De Negri steps back and let's Callaghan get back to his feet.
De Negri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Negri dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Negri blocks a jab.#TD2#
De Negri gets a takedown into half guard.
De Negri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
De Negri slows the pace down in half guard.
De Negri slips a nice elbow through Callaghan's hands, connecting with Callaghan's forehead.
De Negri stalling.
Callaghan is trying to stand back up but De Negri is controlling him
De Negri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaghan keeps working.
De Negri wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Negri prevents Callaghan from standing back up.
De Negri is looking to advance position but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri stops Callaghan from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
De Negri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Negri is pressing down on Callaghan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Callaghan is holding on for now.
Callaghan pushes De Negri off looking to stand but De Negri dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callaghan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
De Negri pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Negri shoots in and drives through. Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan swings for the body but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
De Negri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan checks it well.
Callaghan throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Negri avoids it.#T1#
De Negri tries to clinch but Callaghan moves away
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri goes for a takedown attempt but Callaghan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
De Negri drives through with a takedown into Callaghan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Negri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
De Negri gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan as De Negri shoots in.#T2#
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
As Callaghan backs off De Negri throws a huge counter combo but Callaghan manages to avoid it all.
De Negri misses with a looping right.
Callaghan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Negri.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callaghan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
De Negri clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Negri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it.
#T3#
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from De Negri.
De Negri landing knees to the body.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callaghan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
De Negri jumps guard.
Callaghan wants to stand and escape but instead De Negri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but De Negri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Negri trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
De Negri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Negri won't allow Callaghan to get back to his feet.
De Negri stays in close to Callaghan's body and controls the position.
De Negri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri stops Callaghan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callaghan.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown attempt from De Negri. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
Callaghan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaine Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
De Negri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan is looking for a counter combo.
De Negri fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Negri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
De Negri misses with a head kick.
De Negri walks into a straight right hand from Callaghan.
De Negri fails with the takedown
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Blaine Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Callaghan gets tackled into the cage by De Negri. De Negri maintains the clinch.
De Negri slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
De Negri has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan in a clinch.
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually De Negri drops back down to his feet.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
De Negri tries to pull guard but Callaghan won't allow it.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Negri is trying to pull guard but Callaghan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
De Negri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.
Callaghan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Negri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
De Negri tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Negri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but De Negri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri walks into a stiff left hand from Callaghan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
De Negri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Negri showed some decent athleticism there.
Callaghan is staying active underneath De Negri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Negri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro De Negri!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermosa misses with a body shot.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hermosa wants to clinch.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callaghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Callaghan does no damage.
Hermosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Callaghan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermosa misses with a body shot.
Hermosa tries to land a leg kick but Callaghan saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Callaghan throws a looping overhand right but Hermosa ducks down to avoid it.
Hermosa wants to counter with a clinch but Callaghan pushes him away.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut.
Callaghan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermosa's hands.
Hermosa moves out of range as Callaghan throws a body kick.
Hermosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Hermosa jabs Callaghan right on the nose. Callaghan blinks but takes it well.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Hermosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermosa.
An inside leg kick lands from Hermosa.
Callaghan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callaghan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hermosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan wants to break free but Hermosa has control.
Hermosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Hermosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch but Hermosa keeps him there for the moment.
Callaghan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
I was talking to Callaghan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Hermosa avoids the punch easily.
Callaghan throws a jab when Hermosa was well out of range.
Hermosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan blocks the body kick.
Hermosa connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hermosa.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermosa tries to counter with a clinch but Callaghan shakes him off and moves away.
Hermosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Hermosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan is looking for a counter combo.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
Hermosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callaghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Callaghan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermosa.
Hermosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a leg kick which misses Callaghan's front leg but catches the back leg as Callaghan tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaghan scores with the left hand. Hermosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Hermosa tries to score with a low kick but Callaghan moves his leg out of the way.
Callaghan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hermosa tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Callaghan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermosa connects with a leg kick. Callaghan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Callaghan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermosa wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Callaghan misses with a straight left.
Fred Hermosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermosa misses with a wild combination.
Callaghan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hermosa scores with a hook.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermosa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hermosa.
Callaghan misses the jab.
Callaghan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Callaghan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1##CL2#
Hermosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hermosa fails to land.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Hermosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Hermosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside. #T2#
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Hermosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Callaghan missing with a left hand there. Hermosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan throws a series of punches but Hermosa moves out of range.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermosa misses the target.
As Hermosa looks to move away, Callaghan throws a big counter combo but Hermosa just gets out of the way.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermosa misses with a low kick.
Callaghan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermosa tries to clinch but Callaghan is having none of it.
Hermosa lands a really nice looking cross but Callaghan seems unphased.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the body.
Callaghan throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Hermosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Callaghan is rocked!
Hermosa is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hermosa shuts the power down on Callaghan. Lights out, game over! Hermosa is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Markham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markham motions for Callaghan to come forward. Markham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan throws the kick towards the body but Markham avoids it.
A big right from Callaghan misses.
Markham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Callaghan throws a counter combo.#TD#
Markham drives through with a takedown into Callaghan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Markham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Markham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Markham isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Markham gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.
Markham shoots in but Callaghan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Markham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan throws a right hand that Markham ducks under and follows up with a left that Markham also avoids with ease.#T2#
Markham shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Markham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Markham with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markham.
Markham misses with a takedown
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markham wants to clinch.#T3#
Callaghan moves forwards but Markham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Markham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Callaghan's guard.
Callaghan wants to stand up but Markham is controlling him. #SUB#
Markham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Callaghan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markham has Callaghan in his guard.#REVB#
Markham is trying to keep Callaghan in close.
#T4#
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Markham had control of the position.
Callaghan preventing the sweep.
Callaghan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Markham striking off his back but it's not causing Callaghan any problems.
Callaghan wants to stand but Markham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan leaves Markham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Callaghan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan wants it to stay on the feet.
Markham has his takedown stuffed
and Callaghan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markham is looking to clinch but Callaghan is avoiding it.
Markham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callaghan defends it nicely.
Callaghan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Markham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan leaves Markham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Markham misses with a takedown attempt
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callaghan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markham throws a series of punches but Callaghan avoids them all with ease.
Callaghan throws a shot from downtown. Markham moves away and avoids it.
Markham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markham dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Markham's head and hops out.
Callaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Markham is rocked!
Callaghan drops Markham with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Markham! Callaghan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaine Callaghan!
Blaine Callaghan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SyFi 18
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#T1#
Power misses with a head kick.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Callaghan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.#CL#
Power has Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is trying to break free.#BC2#
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Callaghan's head.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
#T3#
Callaghan throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power slips a straight right by Callaghan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Callaghan, which made it look bad. #CL#
Power pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
#T4#
Power is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Power has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callaghan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Callaghan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
Power looks to land a combination but Callaghan avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Power's head and hops out.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Power.
Power with a poor takedown
and Callaghan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Callaghan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Callaghan connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaine Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Power moves in looking to clinch but Callaghan pushes him off.
Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power looks to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass. #ES2#
Callaghan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Power is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power wants to clinch.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#CL#
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Power darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
Callaghan avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
#BC2#
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Callaghan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Power avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Callaghan.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Callaghan.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Callaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lands the left hand.
Power misses with the combination.
Power avoids the body shot from Callaghan.
#CL#
Power clinches up with Callaghan and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Power.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Power is trying to pull guard but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Callaghan looks to throw a body kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Callaghan blocks the leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callaghan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Callaghan!
A relieved looking Blaine Callaghan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
COLISEU 7.02
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callaghan is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Callaghan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from getting back to his feet.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Wolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Callaghan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Callaghan!
Wolf has control of Callaghan's left arm, preventing Callaghan from doing any damage.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Callaghan from standing up. #SUB#
Wolf working for a triangle but Callaghan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Callaghan wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.#T3#
Wolf is controlling Callaghan's posture.
Callaghan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him. #SUB#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan defends well.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Callaghan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolf, up you get!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Callaghan stuffs the takedown.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Wolf backs off Callaghan throws a huge counter combo but Wolf manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blaine Callaghan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Callaghan sprawls well.
Callaghan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Callaghan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.#T1#
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Callaghan. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Callaghan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf fails with the takedown.#T2#
Callaghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Callaghan works over Wolf's head and body with a nice combination.
Julius Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callaghan wants to stand up but Wolf is controlling him.
Callaghan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Wolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Callaghan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Callaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callaghan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Callaghan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Callaghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Callaghan, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Callaghan against the cage but Callaghan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf misses with a takedown
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan's waist but Callaghan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Callaghan misses with a series of wild punches.
Callaghan swinging wildly here.
Wolf moves out of range as Callaghan strikes.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Callaghan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.#SUB#
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf controlling from side mount.
Julius Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The strikes coming from Wolf are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Wolf lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Callaghan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Callaghan is defending well. #SUB#
Wolf tries for a kimura but Callaghan is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf lands an elbow.
An elbow from Wolf crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Julius Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf prevents Callaghan from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf throws a strike aimed at the side of Callaghan's head but Callaghan avoids it well.#SUB#
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Callaghan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Wolf drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callaghan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Blaine Callaghan!
Blaine Callaghan wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Blaine Callaghan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Julius Wolf was interviewed post fight and said 'Gotta give The Viper credit. He came at me with all he had and I was just off my game tonight. I think we need a 3rd Battle to settle this War. Wolf vs Viper III!'.
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Event:
COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Callaghan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolf regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Callaghan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Callaghan is working for a kimura but Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Callaghan postures up. #SUB2#
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callaghan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callaghan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Callaghan trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callaghan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Callaghan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callaghan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callaghan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Wolf has his foot on Callaghan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Callaghan works his way back into a safe position though.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Callaghan is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolf trying to control here.
Wolf tries to roll over but Callaghan keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf is refusing to be controlled, as Callaghan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Callaghan is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Callaghan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well. #SUB#
Callaghan is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Callaghan is posturing up here but Wolf has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Callaghan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Callaghan has to tap! Slick submission there by Wolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Wolf!
After winning the bout, Julius Wolf 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:
New Year in Paradise 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blazevic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Callaghan to the mat! Callaghan manages to get full guard.
Callaghan wants to sweep here but Blazevic controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Blazevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Callaghan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Callaghan has his foot on Blazevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blazevic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Callaghan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blazevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Callaghan looking for a guillotine here but Blazevic defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazevic is looking to advance position but Callaghan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Callaghan wants to control the pace but Blazevic is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Callaghan working for a submission but Blazevic is keeping him at bay.
Callaghan is breathing heavily.
Blazevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Blazevic is still trying to improve position.
Blazevic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Blazevic looking for submissions off his back.
Callaghan is trying to control the action in half guard but Blazevic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Blazevic looking for submissions off his back.
Callaghan trying to control from half guard but Blazevic is working away. #T2##SUB#
Callaghan seems to be looking for submissions.
Blazevic tries to roll over but Callaghan keeps him under control.
Blazevic is not content to let Callaghan control the position.#SUB2#
Blazevic actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blazevic is defending against the submission attempts here by Callaghan.
Blazevic is refusing to be controlled, as Callaghan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Callaghan is working for a kimura but Blazevic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Blazevic looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Callaghan wants to take a breather but Blazevic is having none of it.
Callaghan wants to pass the guard but Blazevic is defending well. #SUB#
Blazevic is defending against the submission attempts here by Callaghan.
#SUB2#
Blazevic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Blazevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Callaghan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blazevic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Blazevic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Callaghan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blazevic is looking for a sweep. Callaghan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Callaghan is working for a kimura but Blazevic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Callaghan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blazevic defends it well. #SUB2#
Blazevic actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Blazevic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callaghan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Callaghan is trying to work for a kimura but Blazevic is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Callaghan gets caught flat footed, as Blazevic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blaine Callaghan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Callaghan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blazevic wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is keeping the position.
Blazevic passes Callaghan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blazevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Callaghan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blazevic is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Callaghan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Blazevic 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. #SUB#
Callaghan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blazevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blazevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blazevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blazevic passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Callaghan is defending against the submission attempts here by Blazevic.
#SUB2#
Blazevic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Callaghan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Blazevic 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.
Callaghan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blazevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Callaghan is defending against the submission attempts here by Blazevic.
#T3#
Callaghan tries to kick Blazevic off but Blazevic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Callaghan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Callaghan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blazevic wants to pass to mount but Callaghan is defending the position.
Blazevic moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Callaghan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Blazevic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Blazevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Blazevic wants to work for an arm triangle but Callaghan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Blazevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Callaghan looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlo Blazevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##TD2#
Blazevic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Callaghan to the mat! Callaghan manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Callaghan pushes a forearm under Blazevic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blazevic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blaine Callaghan!
After winning the bout, Blaine Callaghan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Callaghan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callaghan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loyer misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Callaghan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loyer! #SUB#
Callaghan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loyer seems a little lost for a moment, as Callaghan dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Callaghan has an Americana. Loyer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Callaghan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Callaghan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Blaine Callaghan!
During a confident post fight interview, Blaine Callaghan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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