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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Benny Boy (ranked 6609 p4p, 5475 weight class) and Damian Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Benny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benny Boy tries to avoid it but Callahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benny Boy to the ground. Benny Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callahan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benny Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Callahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobby Benny Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Callahan.
Callahan is looking to clinch.
Callahan lands with a nice combination. Benny Boy backs away looking to recover.
Benny Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Benny Boy. No joy for Callahan on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny Boy misses with a head kick.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benny Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benny Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Benny Boy throws a big counter combination but Callahan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benny Boy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Callahan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny Boy postures up in Callahan's guard and throws a big left but Callahan blocks it.
Benny Boy connects with a couple of short punches.
Callahan trying to keep a closed guard but Benny Boy is proving a slippery customer.
Benny Boy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benny Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callahan is keeping the position for now.
Benny Boy 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.
Benny Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benny Boy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Callahan on his heels. He'll look to pass Callahan's guard now, I'm sure.
Benny Boy wants to pass the guard but Callahan is keeping the position.
Benny Boy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benny Boy with a nice head shot there.
Benny Boy landing some decent shots from guard.
Callahan is trying to keep Benny Boy in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny Boy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benny Boy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benny Boy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Callahan's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benny Boy gets a takedown into half guard.
Callahan is looking to get back to is feet but Benny Boy passes into side control.
Callahan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benny Boy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callahan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benny Boy stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Benny Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Callahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benny Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan throws a counter combo.
Benny Boy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Callahan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benny Boy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Callahan gets caught napping as Benny Boy dives in and scores a takedown. Callahan manages to retain guard.
Benny Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callahan can do to turn this around?
Benny Boy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Callahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny Boy wants to stand and escape but instead Callahan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benny Boy pulls Callahan in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan is pushing down on Benny Boy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benny Boy is fighting to maintain full guard but Callahan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benny Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benny Boy tries to get out of the position.
Benny Boy pushes Callahan off looking to stand but Callahan dives back in and keeps control.
Benny Boy is looking to improve his position.
Benny Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Benny Boy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Callahan manages to mount him!
Benny Boy wants to hold on but Callahan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benny Boy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Benny Boy is in bad spot here.
Callahan tries to keep control of the position but Benny Boy is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny Boy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Callahan gets his way!
Benny Boy tries to roll but Callahan sticks to his back.
Callahan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Benny Boy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Benny Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Callahan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Callahan is breathing heavily.
Callahan tries to keep control of the position but Benny Boy is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny Boy looking to control the position.
Benny Boy wants to escape the position.
Benny Boy is trying to get back to his feet but Callahan has full control of the position and if anything, Benny Boy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benny Boy won't enjoy being in this position. Callahan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Benny Boy is tapping - it's over boys! Callahan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Callahan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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