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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Vishnov (ranked 5521 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Andrew Callaghan V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Vishnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Callaghan V!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vishnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vishnov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Callaghan V is trying to defend but Vishnov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vishnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callaghan V defending well though.
Callaghan V has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vishnov is working away from the top position though.
Vishnov drops an elbow to the side of Callaghan V's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan V wants to get back to his feet.
Vishnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Callaghan V manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vishnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vishnov works over Callaghan V with some ground and pound from guard.
Callaghan V manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vishnov manages to get himself to full guard.
Vishnov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Callaghan V is controlling him.
Vishnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Callaghan V controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vishnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan V won't allow Vishnov to get back to his feet.
Vishnov pushes Callaghan V off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Callaghan V is looking to clinch.
Callaghan V gets caught flat footed, as Vishnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vishnov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vishnov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vishnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vishnov'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.
Vishnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vishnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov works over Callaghan V with some ground and pound from guard.
Callaghan V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vishnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vishnov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vishnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vishnov lands a couple of digs.
Callaghan V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Callaghan V looks winded!
Vishnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callaghan V is keeping the position for now.
Vishnov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vishnov landing with the ground and pound.
Vishnov landing with the ground and pound.
Vishnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vishnov works over Callaghan V with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vishnov lands a couple of digs.
Vishnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vishnov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Vishnov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vishnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Callaghan V manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vishnov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vishnov distracts Callaghan V with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vishnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vishnov 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.
Vishnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vishnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vishnov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vishnov postures up and lands a big shot to Callaghan V's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vishnov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callaghan V's head.
Vishnov working some strikes from top position.
Vishnov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vishnov working some strikes from top position.
Vishnov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vishnov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eric Vishnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vishnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Vishnov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vishnov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callaghan V for as long as he can get away with.
Vishnov postures up and lands a big shot to Callaghan V's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Callaghan V wants to sweep but no luck.
Vishnov postures up and lands a big shot to Callaghan V's brow.
Vishnov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vishnov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callaghan V's head.
Callaghan V trying to control the position.
Callaghan V is breathing heavily.
Vishnov is in close to Callaghan V's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vishnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vishnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan V can do to turn this around?
Vishnov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vishnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vishnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vishnov postures up and lands a big shot to Callaghan V's brow.
Vishnov 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.
Vishnov works over Callaghan V with some ground and pound from guard.
Vishnov lands a couple of digs.
Callaghan V being controlled here, momentarily.
Vishnov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vishnov controlling from the top position.
Vishnov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vishnov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callaghan V's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vishnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vishnov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vishnov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Callaghan V's head.
Vishnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Vishnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Callaghan V gets tackled into the cage by Vishnov. Vishnov maintains the clinch.
Callaghan V working hard to break the clinch.
Callaghan V managing to block the knees to the body from Vishnov.
Vishnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaghan V has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vishnov after a bit of a struggle.
Vishnov can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan V controls the action.
Callaghan V tries to pull guard but Vishnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Callaghan V drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Vishnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan V is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vishnov to keep the fight standing.
Eric Vishnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan V.
Vishnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vishnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan V sprawls well. He's pushed Vishnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callaghan V throws out a counter right but Vishnov avoids it with no problem.
Vishnov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Callaghan V quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vishnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vishnov working the head and body with strikes.
Vishnov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vishnov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vishnov working the head and body with strikes.
Vishnov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Callaghan V won't allow Vishnov to pass to mount.
Vishnov working over Callaghan V with some ground and pound. Callaghan V looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vishnov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Callaghan V is trying to maintain the position but Vishnov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vishnov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vishnov.
Callaghan V tries to roll over but Vishnov keeps him under control.
Vishnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Callaghan V defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vishnov trying to control the pace.
Vishnov winds up and cracks Callaghan V with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vishnov connects with a nice short shot to Callaghan V's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan V trying to control here.
Callaghan V taking some punishment here, with Vishnov in his half guard.
Callaghan V taking some punishment here, with Vishnov in his half guard.
Vishnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Callaghan V taking some punishment here, with Vishnov in his half guard.
Callaghan V trying to control here.
Vishnov winds up and cracks Callaghan V with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan V is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vishnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vishnov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vishnov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vishnov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vishnov landing punches.
Callaghan V is in a horrible position here. Vishnov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Callaghan V takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vishnov looking to finish Callaghan V with some ground and pound. This is bad for Callaghan V!
Vishnov with shots to the head and body - Callaghan V looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vishnov scoring with strikes but Callaghan V is staying in there.
Callaghan V is rocked!
Vishnov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Callaghan V is still in real trouble! Can Vishnov finish him?
Vishnov scoring with strikes but Callaghan V is staying in there.
Andrew Callaghan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Vishnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vishnov cracks Callaghan V with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Vishnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vishnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Vishnov!
Eric Vishnov 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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