Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Barkley.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Callaghan Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barkley fakes the body blow, causing Callaghan Iii to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Callaghan Iii goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Barkley!
A relieved looking Derrick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Phantom rushes Callaghan Iii and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan Iii fails to land.
Callaghan Iii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phantom. #TD#
Callaghan Iii has picked Phantom up - he's going for a ride! Callaghan Iii dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Callaghan Iii working Phantom over with strikes.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Callaghan Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii wants to control but Phantom is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Phantom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phantom is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Phantom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Callaghan Iii wants to take a breather but Phantom is having none of it.
It looks like Callaghan Iii is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Callaghan Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Phantom clinches up against the cage.
Callaghan Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Phantom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phantom pushes Callaghan Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaghan Iii blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phantom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phantom scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Phantom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iii looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
Phantom trying to control the pace. #T3#
Phantom wants to pass to mount but Callaghan Iii is defending the position.
Phantom trying to control the pace.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan Iii is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Phantom trying to control the action but Callaghan Iii is working from the bottom.
Phantom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Callaghan Iii trying to control but Phantom postures up.
Phantom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phantom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callaghan Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phantom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Callaghan Iii has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phantom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?
Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii wants to improve his position but Phantom is controlling well.
Phantom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Phantom dominated that round.
That's time! Callaghan Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Callaghan Iii gets tackled into the cage by Phantom. Phantom maintains the clinch.
Callaghan Iii lands a right hand. #TD2#
Phantom jumps guard and drags Callaghan Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phantom keeping moving, preventing Callaghan Iii from controlling successfully.
Callaghan Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phantom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Callaghan Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving.
Phantom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaghan Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phantom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Callaghan Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Phantom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callaghan Iii is trying to break the clinch but Phantom has him pressed against the cage.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Callaghan Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Phantom drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Phantom has control of Callaghan Iii's left arm, preventing Callaghan Iii from doing any damage.
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving.
Callaghan Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Phantom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Callaghan Iii trying to control but Phantom is working from the bottom.
Phantom is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan Iii goes for a double leg but Phantom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phantom continues to drive forward.#TD#
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard.
Phantom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phantom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callaghan Iii looking to control.
Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phantom is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Phantom throws a big elbow that misses.
Phantom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phantom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phantom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phantom is one step ahead there.
Phantom stands up over Callaghan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phantom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phantom content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Phantom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Phantom instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Phantom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Callaghan Iii regains guard immediately.
Phantom cracks Callaghan Iii with a solid left hand.
Phantom looking to pass the guard.
Phantom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Callaghan Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phantom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Phantom has wrist control.
Callaghan Iii wants to pass the guard but Phantom is keeping the position.
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving. #T1#
Callaghan Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phantom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii wanted to stand there but Phantom had control of the position.
Lars Phantom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phantom pulls Callaghan Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Phantom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phantom has a closed guard, preventing Callaghan Iii from standing up.
Callaghan Iii advances to half guard.
Callaghan Iii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Phantom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phantom is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phantom avoids a kick to the body. #T3##CL#
Callaghan Iii moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phantom as Callaghan Iii tries to tie him up.
Callaghan Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Phantom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phantom lands an elbow that stopped Callaghan Iii in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phantom.
Phantom trying to land knees to the body.
Phantom is pushing Callaghan Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Phantom has clasped his hands together around Callaghan Iii's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Callaghan Iii throws Phantom to one side and escapes!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Phantom has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan Iii in a clinch.
Callaghan Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Callaghan Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Phantom gets an underhook and turns Callaghan Iii into the cage.#TD2#
Phantom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Callaghan Iii kicks Phantom off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Phantom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Lars Phantom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Callaghan Iii tries to pull guard but Phantom won't allow it.
Phantom stops a takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phantom prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Callaghan Iii.
I think Phantom 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Phantom!
A relieved looking Lars Phantom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023

#R1#
Martinez goes for a double leg but Callaghan Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Callaghan Iii continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Martinez dives in and scores a takedown into Callaghan Iii's guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to control here.
Callaghan Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.#SUB2#
Martinez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Callaghan Iii tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabiano Martinez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2023

#R1#
Bronson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Callaghan Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Callaghan Iii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bronson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan Iii tries to advance to mount but Bronson denies him.
Bronson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Callaghan Iii stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson. #T1#
Bronson fails with the takedown.
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Bronson.#TD#
Callaghan Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bronson controls Callaghan Iii momentarily but Callaghan Iii frees himself.
Callaghan Iii postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson has Callaghan Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Callaghan Iii controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bronson wants to stand but Callaghan Iii is controlling the position.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Callaghan Iii won't allow Bronson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iii with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bronson counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Bronson decides to pull guard. #T3#
Callaghan Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan Iii passes into half guard.
Bronson wants to control but Callaghan Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callaghan Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bronson controls Callaghan Iii momentarily but Callaghan Iii frees himself.
Callaghan Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callaghan Iii defends well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Callaghan Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Callaghan Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Callaghan Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Callaghan Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronson shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Bronson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callaghan Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronson sprawls well. He's pushed Callaghan Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Bronson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson jumps guard but Callaghan Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Callaghan Iii can't get the takedown.
Callaghan Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callaghan Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Callaghan Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Callaghan Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson tries to clinch but Callaghan Iii moves out of range.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan Iii's waist but Callaghan Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
Callaghan Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Bronson with a knee to the head.
Bronson taking a breather.
Bronson jumps guard but Callaghan Iii stands there with Bronson around his waist. Bronson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bronson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Callaghan Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Callaghan Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrew Callaghan Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Callaghan Iii rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Callaghan Iii pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Callaghan Iii throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.
Callaghan Iii keeping full guard, as Bronson tries to pass.
Callaghan Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Callaghan Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronson is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Callaghan Iii from controlling successfully.
Callaghan Iii advances position into side control!
Callaghan Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Callaghan Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Callaghan Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bronson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Callaghan Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Callaghan Iii pushing down on Bronson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Callaghan Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Callaghan Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaghan Iii is thwarting Bronson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bronson is refusing to be controlled, as Callaghan Iii sits in half guard.
Callaghan Iii passes to full mount!
Bronson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Callaghan Iii's lack of action.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.
Bronson is trying to maintain the position but Callaghan Iii is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Callaghan Iii decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii is defended easily by Bronson.#CL2#
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Callaghan Iii back into the cage.
Callaghan Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Callaghan Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Callaghan Iii'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.
Callaghan Iii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson lands a head kick. Callaghan Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bronson throws a head kick that Callaghan Iii semi-blocks.
Callaghan Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan Iii leaves Bronson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Callaghan Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Bronson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Callaghan Iii is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Callaghan Iii. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Bronson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii is putting a hurting on Bronson here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Callaghan Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callaghan Iii, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Callaghan Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Steele has Callaghan Iii up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan Iii lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Ty Steele has been cut.#CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch.
Callaghan Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Steele wants to land a leg kick but Callaghan Iii is out of range.
Callaghan Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.#CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steele blocks a body shot from Callaghan Iii.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele wants to clinch up but Callaghan Iii keeps it at a distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaghan Iii manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Callaghan Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Callaghan Iii. That one must have hurt.
Callaghan Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan Iii checks it well. #T2#
Steele throws a right hand that Callaghan Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Callaghan Iii also avoids with ease.
Steele works over Callaghan Iii's head and body with a nice combination.
Steele throws a leg kick #TD#
and Callaghan Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.

Steele explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steele clinches up with Callaghan Iii and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele throws a head kick that Callaghan Iii semi-blocks. #TD#
Callaghan Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steele sprawls well initially but Callaghan Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Callaghan Iii content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Steele misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Callaghan Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
A combination from Callaghan Iii does no damage.
Callaghan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Callaghan Iii takes a step back to recover.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Callaghan Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callaghan Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Callaghan Iii into the cage.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan Iii has double underhooks. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrew Callaghan Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Steele as Callaghan Iii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Iii shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele pushes Callaghan Iii away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callaghan Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele thumps Callaghan Iii with a low kick.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Callaghan Iii.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Callaghan Iii breaks the clinch.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Ty Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callaghan Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele can't break the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Callaghan Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callaghan Iii.
Steele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Steele tries for a takedown but Callaghan Iii circles away easily#CL#
and Callaghan Iii counters by clinching up.
Callaghan Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele tries to circle away but Callaghan Iii has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Callaghan Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Callaghan Iii instigates a clinch.
Ty Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steele napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Callaghan Iii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callaghan Iii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Callaghan Iii is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Callaghan Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES2#
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Callaghan Iii fails with the takedown.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Callaghan Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Callaghan Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan Iii. #BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callaghan Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Callaghan Iii avoids it.
Callaghan Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steele sprawls and moves away.
Callaghan Iii goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Callaghan Iii pulls Steele in to control the position. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Steele gets to his feet - Callaghan Iii follows without any prompting.
Steele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Callaghan Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Steele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Callaghan Iii's head.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaghan Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele misses with a double jab.
As Steele backs away, Callaghan Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Callaghan Iii's torso.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Callaghan Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Callaghan Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Callaghan Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #T3##ES2#
Steele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Callaghan Iii on that attempt.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Callaghan Iii looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iii wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steele!
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ty Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steele manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Steele!
A very excited looking Ty Steele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Callaghan Iii fails to land the takedown.
Callaghan Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrova pushes Callaghan Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Callaghan Iii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrova lands a body punch.
Callaghan Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrova lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Callaghan Iii misses with a body punch.
Callaghan Iii wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. 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.
Petrova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callaghan Iii backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrova.
Petrova misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callaghan Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrova throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan Iii. #T1#
Petrova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrova.
Petrova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Callaghan Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrova is working Callaghan Iii over against the cage.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Petrova throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrova.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
Petrova lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Petrova.
Petrova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Petrova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrova lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrova lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Callaghan Iii is rocked!
Petrova lands a hook that snaps the head of Callaghan Iii backwards.
Oh Callaghan Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callaghan Iii takes a shot to the head.
Petrova's coach down at Level Up MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Callaghan Iii backwards.
Petrova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callaghan Iii backwards. #T2#
Petrova scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrova lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrova lands a right hand.
Petrova lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Petrova.
Callaghan Iii is looking for a takedown.
Callaghan Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrova unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Callaghan Iii! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Petrova is unloading with more strikes now! Callaghan Iii drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Petrova!
Our winner, Mikhail Petrova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023

#R1#
Tanu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Tanu lands but Callaghan Iii takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Tanu.
Callaghan Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Callaghan Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Callaghan Iii moves into range and clinches up with Tanu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanu.
Callaghan Iii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanu.
Tanu looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan Iii is blocking nicely.
Tanu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Callaghan Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tanu tries to land knees in the clinch but Callaghan Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Tanu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Tanu.
Tanu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Tanu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanu misses with an elbow strike.
Tanu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanu throws a head kick but Callaghan Iii moves out of range.
Callaghan Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanu sprawls well. He's pushed Callaghan Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Callaghan Iii moves into range and clinches up with Tanu.
Tanu trying to land knees to the body.
Callaghan Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanu.
Callaghan Iii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanu looks winded!#T2#
Tanu missing with knees to the body.
Tanu with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tanu fails to land.
Tanu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaghan Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanu throws an elbow but misses.
Tanu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Callaghan Iii jumps into guard, dragging Tanu to the mat.
Tanu throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanu cracks Callaghan Iii with a solid left hand.#T3##ES#
Callaghan Iii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Callaghan Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Callaghan Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Callaghan Iii.
Tanu looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Callaghan Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Callaghan Iii darts in and clinches Tanu up against the cage.
Tanu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanu fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Callaghan Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanu tries a knee to the head but Callaghan Iii blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanu obliges.#T4##TD#
Callaghan Iii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanu taking some punishment here, with Callaghan Iii in his half guard.
Tanu tries to roll over but Callaghan Iii keeps him under control.#SU#
Callaghan Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tanu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Tanu gets caught flat footed, as Callaghan Iii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Callaghan Iii is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Tanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoi Tanu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Callaghan Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanu lands a knee to the body.
Tanu pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Callaghan Iii jumps into guard, dragging Tanu to the mat.
Tanu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Callaghan Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanu distracts Callaghan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Callaghan Iii throwing shots but Tanu is blocking nicely. #T1#
Tanu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tanu wants to control but Callaghan Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callaghan Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tanu is looking for a sweep. Callaghan Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Callaghan Iii is controlling the pace.
Tanu is looking to improve his position.
Tanu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Callaghan Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanu, not yet.
Tanu keeping moving, preventing Callaghan Iii from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Callaghan Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Tanu.
Tanu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tanu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Callaghan Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tanu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Callaghan Iii is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tanu is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Callaghan Iii clinches up with Tanu and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Callaghan Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Tanu gets underhooks to prevent Callaghan Iii's takedown attempt.
Tanu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Callaghan Iii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tanu can't fight it off and eventually Callaghan Iii manages to take the fight to the floor. Tanu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Callaghan Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanu's head.
Tanu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanu wants to sweep but no luck.
Callaghan Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Tanu wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Callaghan Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Callaghan Iii is pushing down on Tanu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanu is fighting to maintain full guard but Callaghan Iii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Callaghan Iii slips a nice elbow through Tanu's hands, connecting with Tanu's forehead.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the action but Tanu is working from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tanu is looking for a sweep. Callaghan Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Callaghan Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Callaghan Iii. #SU#
Callaghan Iii gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Callaghan Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Callaghan Iii'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tanu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Callaghan Iii's head.
Tanu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Tanu, looking for a takedown. Callaghan Iii pushes Tanu against the cage but Tanu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Callaghan Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanu's half guard.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tanu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanu is staying active underneath Callaghan Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Tanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanu, not yet. #SUB2#
Tanu is looking for a triangle but Callaghan Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Callaghan Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan Iii 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.
Tanu wants to improve his position but instead Callaghan Iii has moved into half guard.
Well, if Callaghan Iii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Callaghan Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tanu is looking to get back to full guard here but Callaghan Iii has managed to pass to side control instead.
Callaghan Iii moves into full mount!
Tanu is squirming around, avoiding Callaghan Iii's attempts to control the action.
Callaghan Iii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Callaghan Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanu is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Callaghan Iii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tanu working to try and regain half guard.
Callaghan Iii lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Callaghan Iii wants to control the pace but Tanu is squirming around nicely.
Callaghan Iii breaks from Tanu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Callaghan Iii with good strikes from the mount here!
Callaghan Iii lands a couple of good shots and Tanu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Callaghan Iii is trying to stick to Tanu's back but Tanu is turning into Callaghan Iii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Callaghan Iii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tanu.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanu doesn't defend quickly enough and Callaghan Iii has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Callaghan Iii on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Callaghan Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Tribonet misses with a body shot.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tribonet as he jumps to the side.
Tribonet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Tribonet.
Callaghan Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tribonet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Callaghan Iii somewhat.#CL#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Callaghan Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribonet misses with a body punch.
Callaghan Iii wants to take the fight to the mat but Tribonet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan Iii fails to pull guard. #T1##TD#
Callaghan Iii has clasped his hands together around Tribonet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Callaghan Iii decides to stand back up.
Callaghan Iii looks for a takedown but Tribonet sprawls well.
Tribonet throws a series of punches but Callaghan Iii moves out of range.
Callaghan Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Tribonet clinches up with Callaghan Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Tribonet misses with the head strike. #BC#
Callaghan Iii manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tribonet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tribonet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Tribonet.
Callaghan Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tribonet prevents it. #T2#
Tribonet lands an elbow just above Callaghan Iii 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Tribonet lands an elbow inside.
Callaghan Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Callaghan Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tribonet lands an elbow inside.
Callaghan Iii blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan Iii tries to throw a body punch but Tribonet avoids it by throwing Callaghan Iii back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tribonet as Callaghan Iii tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tribonet.#T3#
Callaghan Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tribonet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tribonet misses with a head kick.
Callaghan Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tribonet manages to circle out of the way.
Tribonet is looking to clinch but Callaghan Iii is avoiding it.
Tribonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Tribonet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tribonet pulls Callaghan Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Tribonet trying to control the position.
Tribonet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Callaghan Iii's guard. #REVB#
Tribonet is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Callaghan Iii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Callaghan Iii wants to pass the guard but Tribonet is keeping the position.
Tribonet has his hands on Callaghan Iii's head, controlling the position.
Tribonet keeping moving, preventing Callaghan Iii from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judo Tribonet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Callaghan Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Callaghan Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Callaghan Iii pushes Tribonet up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Callaghan Iii decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tribonet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tribonet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tribonet trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tribonet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Callaghan Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tribonet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Tribonet is working an open guard so Callaghan Iii takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Callaghan Iii dives in and grabs Tribonet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tribonet pushes down on Callaghan Iii's head and hops out.
Tribonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribonet connects with a body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tribonet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Callaghan Iiis head.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tribonet scores a nice knee to the body.
Callaghan Iii trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tribonet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callaghan Iii's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tribonet throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Callaghan Iii breaks from the clinch.
Tribonet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tribonet wants it to stay on the feet.
Callaghan Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tribonet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribonet lands a really nice looking cross but Callaghan Iii seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribonet tries to clinch but Callaghan Iii is having none of it.
Tribonet cracks Callaghan Iii with an open hand slap.
Tribonet punishes Callaghan Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Judo Tribonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tribonet lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Tribonet.
Callaghan Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tribonet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Callaghan Iii gets a double leg takedown into Tribonet's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tribonet trying to control but Callaghan Iii flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Callaghan Iii just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tribonet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callaghan Iii controlling well, preventing Tribonet from escaping the position. #T4#
Tribonet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tribonet has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Callaghan Iii has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tribonet taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Callaghan Iii doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Callaghan Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Callaghan Iii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Callaghan Iii working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Callaghan Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Callaghan Iii cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Callaghan Iii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Newton is trying to escape the position but Callaghan Iii is controlling the position.
Callaghan Iii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SU2#
Callaghan Iii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Callaghan Iii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton is looking to control Callaghan Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Callaghan Iii decides to return to a standing position.
Callaghan Iii scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Callaghan Iii clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Callaghan Iii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Newton is trying to keep an underhook but Callaghan Iii manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Newton trying to hold on to Callaghan Iii's head to control him but Callaghan Iii postures up.
Callaghan Iii works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callaghan Iii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Callaghan Iii lands a big elbow.
Newton taking shots to the head.
Callaghan Iii raining down hammerfists from mount.
Callaghan Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan Iii controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Newton tries to hold on but Callaghan Iii postures up.
Callaghan Iii landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Callaghan Iii working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Newton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Callaghan Iii off and cradles Newton's limp body as Callaghan Iii celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Andrew Callaghan Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Bartak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Callaghan Iii darts in and clinches Bartak up against the cage.
Bartak is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Bartak is pressed up against the cage. Callaghan Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartak down to the mat. Bartak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bartak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartak swinging wildly here.
Callaghan Iii blocks a jab.#CL2#
Callaghan Iii has closed the distance and engaged Bartak in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartak lands a hook that snaps the head of Callaghan Iii backwards.
Bartak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartak is trying to force a seperation but Callaghan Iii has the dominant position.#BC2#
Callaghan Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartak throws a leg kick
and Callaghan Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Callaghan Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bartak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tommy Bartak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Callaghan Iii with that takedown attempt.
Bartak looks to land a combination but Callaghan Iii avoids it well.
Andrew Callaghan Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Bartak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartak just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartak dips to his left and cracks Callaghan Iii with an uppercut!
Bartak throws a lazy right hand but Callaghan Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callaghan Iii is looking to clinch but Bartak is avoiding it. #T2#
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch but Bartak is having none of it.
Callaghan Iii wants to clinch
and Bartak counters with a nice body shot.
Bartak clobbers Callaghan Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Bartak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan Iii.
Nice defenses there by Callaghan Iii.
Callaghan Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartak cracks Callaghan Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartak throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Callaghan Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartak counters with a stiff right hand.
Callaghan Iii looks winded!
Bartak tries to score with a low kick but Callaghan Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Callaghan Iii is looking to clinch but Bartak is avoiding it.
Callaghan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Callaghan Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Callaghan Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callaghan Iii with a poor takedown
and Bartak counters with a nice uppercut.
Callaghan Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartak throws out the jab.
Callaghan Iii checks the leg kick.
Bartak lands a nice looking body shot.
Callaghan Iii walks into a left hand. #T4#
Callaghan Iii throws a front kick aimed at Bartak's knee but Bartak avoids it well.
As Callaghan Iii looks to move away, Bartak throws a big counter combo but Callaghan Iii just gets out of the way.
Bartak swats away the attempt to clinch by Callaghan Iii.
Bartak misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Callaghan Iii.
A head kick from Callaghan Iii lands but Bartak takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callaghan Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartak defends well and Callaghan Iii ends up having to push Bartak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bartak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartak cracks Callaghan Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartak misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Bartak 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#
Bartak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callaghan Iii.
Bartak lands a body shot.
Bartak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Bartak throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Callaghan Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Callaghan Iii looking to pass the guard.
Callaghan Iii won't allow Bartak to sweep him here.
Bartak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Callaghan Iii has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartak pushes Callaghan Iii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Callaghan Iii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Callaghan Iii passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bartak!
Bartak wants to hold on but Callaghan Iii pushes him away.#T1#
Callaghan Iii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bartak looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Callaghan Iii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii avoids the attempt from Bartak to control.
Callaghan Iii wants to control the pace but Bartak is squirming around nicely.
Callaghan Iii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Callaghan Iii pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Callaghan Iii prevents Bartak from getting the reversal.
Bartak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan Iii can do to turn this around?
Bartak is trying to reverse the position but instead Callaghan Iii has taken his back - oops!
Bartak tries to escape but Callaghan Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Callaghan Iii looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bartak tries to roll but Callaghan Iii sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Callaghan Iii has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bartak is in real trouble here. Callaghan Iii gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bartak is tapping out! Callaghan Iii wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Callaghan Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
Callaghan Iii misses with a takedown #CL#
and Sushi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sushi.
Sushi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Callaghan Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sushi taking a breather.#TD#
Sushi decides to pull guard.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Sushi.
Sushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sushi wants to get back to his feet but Callaghan Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Callaghan Iii working some strikes from top position.
Callaghan Iii stays in close to Sushi's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Callaghan Iii stands up from Sushi's guard - Callaghan Iii perhaps looking for a knockout.
Callaghan Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sushi goes for a double leg but Callaghan Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Callaghan Iii continues to drive forward.
Callaghan Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sushi with a body shot.
Callaghan Iii digs a right hand underneath Sushi's ribcage. Sushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Callaghan Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Callaghan Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sushi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Menda Sushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan Iii.#T2#
Sushi is trying to pull guard but Callaghan Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Callaghan Iii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sushi prevents it. #TD2#
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sushi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sushi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Callaghan Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sushi has managed to get both his arms back between Callaghan Iii's legs - danger averted.
Sushi passes into half guard.
Callaghan Iii is trying to maintain the position but Sushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Sushi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callaghan Iii defending well though. #T3#
Sushi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callaghan Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Sushi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Sushi closes the distance and pushes Callaghan Iii back into the cage.
Callaghan Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sushi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Callaghan Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Sushi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Callaghan Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sushi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Callaghan Iii rushes Sushi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Sushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan Iii tries for a takedown but Sushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Callaghan Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Sushi with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sushi circles away.
Sushi throws a big counter combination but Callaghan Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iii looks winded!
Sushi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch there but Sushi circles away. #TD2#
Callaghan Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sushi quickly recovers to half guard.
Sushi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Menda Sushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Callaghan Iii's cut.
That's time! Sushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Callaghan Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Sushi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sushi dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Callaghan Iii looking to stall.
Sushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Callaghan Iii's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii tries to land a knee to the head but Sushi blocks with his arms.
Sushi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Callaghan Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Menda Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Sushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sushi lands with a kick to the temple. Callaghan Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Callaghan Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Sushi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Callaghan Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Callaghan Iii gets the takedown into side control.

Sushi throws Callaghan Iii to one side and escapes!
Callaghan Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sushi avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iii is breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Sushi both land. Nice combination.
Sushi dives in for a single leg takedown but Callaghan Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sushi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Sushi goes for a takedown attempt but Callaghan Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Sushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sushi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sushi working for submissions but it's allowed Callaghan Iii to get to half guard.
Sushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Callaghan Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Callaghan Iii is thwarting Sushi's attempts to control the position.
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. Callaghan Iii connects with a nice short shot to Sushi's temple.
Sushi is trying to control but can't.
Sushi is trying to stand back up but Callaghan Iii is controlling him #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callaghan Iii is nestled in close to Sushi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Callaghan Iii wants to stand up but Sushi is controlling the position.
Callaghan Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Callaghan Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sushi keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan Iii throws a body punch but Sushi moves out of range.
Callaghan Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Sushi tries to sprawl out of it but Callaghan Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sushi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Menda Sushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Callaghan Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sushi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan Iii as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Callaghan Iii pulls guard.
Sushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan Iii can do to turn this around?
Sushi stays in close to Callaghan Iii's body and controls the position.
Callaghan Iii is trying to control the position but Sushi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sushi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Callaghan Iii is working an open guard so Sushi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Callaghan Iii misses with a body shot. #T1#
Callaghan Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sushi shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Sushi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sushi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Callaghan Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Menda Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sushi. No joy for Callaghan Iii on that attempt.
Sushi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sushi somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan Iii shoots in for a takedown but Sushi shows good takedown defense.
Sushi tries to clinch but Callaghan Iii moves out of range. #T2#
Sushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii. Callaghan Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Sushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Callaghan Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Callaghan Iii lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Sushi gets a clinch. #BC#
Sushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sushi defends well and Callaghan Iii ends up having to push Sushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan Iii looks for a takedown but Sushi sprawls well.
Sushi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii. #T3#
Sushi darts in looking for a takedown but Callaghan Iii gets double underhooks and turns Sushi into the cage.
Sushi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Callaghan Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callaghan Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menda Sushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan Iii leaves Sushi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iii tries for a takedown but Sushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callaghan Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sushi digs a good body shot into Callaghan Iii's ribs.
Sushi shoots in looking for a takedown but Callaghan Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sushi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Callaghan Iii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sushi.
Sushi shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Callaghan Iii avoids the head kick by Sushi.
Callaghan Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Sushi throws a right and a left that Callaghan Iii avoids nicely.
Callaghan Iii tries to clinch there but Sushi circles away.
Sushi tries to bum rush Callaghan Iii with a series of wild strikes but Callaghan Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callaghan Iii throws a counter combo.
Sushi slaps away a takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sushi rushes Callaghan Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Sushi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callaghan Iii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menda Sushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sushi blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menda Sushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sushi, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menda Sushi!

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