Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Rockford jabs McCewen right on the nose. McCewen blinks but takes it well.#CL#
McCewen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockford.
Rockford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
Rockford pushes McCewen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Rockford successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Rockford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockford managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Rockford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rockford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
McCewen keeping moving, preventing Rockford from controlling successfully.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now.
Rockford trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom.
McCewen keeping full guard, as Rockford tries to pass. #T2#
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.
McCewen has a closed guard, preventing Rockford from standing up.
Rockford wants to pass the guard but McCewen is keeping the position.
McCewen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockford on the ground.#SUB2#
Rockford drops back looking for a leg! McCewen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCewen manages to kick Rockford off! Rockford jumps back into McCewen's guard.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rockford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rockford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCewen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCewen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
McCewen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Rockford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCewen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McCewen is posturing up here but Rockford has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCewen tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCewen has to tap! Slick submission there by Rockford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raine Rockford!
A relieved looking Raine Rockford 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: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Garrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCewen lands a nice hook to Garrone's body. Garrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCewen lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCewen misses the target.
McCewen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
McCewen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCewen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garrone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCewen throws a leg kick that misses.
McCewen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCewen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garrone on the side of the head.
Garrone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrone.
Garrone throws a lazy uppercut
and McCewen counters with a nice uppercut.
McCewen punishes Garrone's body with a nice straight punch.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone blocks a jab.
McCewen stalks Garrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garrone's face. Garrone staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Garrone is rocked!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Garrone.
McCewen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garrone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCewen.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garrone throws a sloppy head kick and McCewen moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by McCewen.#CL#
Garrone moves into the clinch.
McCewen is looking to control Garrone's arms but Garrone gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the ropes.
McCewen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from McCewen.
Garrone blocks an uppercut.
Garrone seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Garrone can't break the clinch.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McCewen is controlling the position.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCewen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Come on McCewen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from McCewen.
McCewen keeps control of Garrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrone takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
McCewen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a shot to the body.
Garrone slips a straight right by McCewen.
Garrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
McCewen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCewen misses with a hook.
McCewen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCewen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrone.
McCewen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCewen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from McCewen misses.
McCewen stuns Garrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Garrone tries to keep at a distance but McCewen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCewen tries to stall but Garrone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a knee to the head.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen working aggressively here.
Garrone has McCewen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McCewen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards. #T4#
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCewen'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.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrone tries to circle away but McCewen has him pinned against the ropes.
McCewen trying to stall but Garrone improves his position.
Garrone working hard to break the clinch.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garrone wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen has Garrone pressed against the ropes, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McCewen has the dominant position.
McCewen lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
That's time! Garrone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCewen connects with a leg kick.
McCewen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrone doesn't seem bothered though.
McCewen looks to land a combination but Garrone avoids it well.
McCewen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garrone swats away the attempt to clinch by McCewen.
Garrone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone blocks a jab.
McCewen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garrone's hands.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Garrone avoids nicely.
A big left from McCewen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen blocks a head kick by Garrone.
Garrone misses with a shot to the body
and McCewen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrone moves out of range of the strikes.
McCewen with a nice cross.#CL#
Garrone moves into the clinch.#T1#
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McCewen is controlling him.
McCewen looking to stall.
Come on McCewen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McCewen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Garrone gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the ropes.
McCewen stalling in the clinch but Garrone improves position.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCewen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen lands a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes.
McCewen prevents Garrone from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCewen.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McCewen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
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!
Garrone tries to circle away but McCewen has him pinned against the ropes.
McCewen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but McCewen keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone is trying to break free.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
McCewen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrone as McCewen tries to tie him up.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
McCewen is looking to control Garrone's arms but Garrone gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the ropes.
McCewen digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
A body shot lands from McCewen.
McCewen is pushing Garrone up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCewen looking to slow down the pace here.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrone won't want to take too many of those.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McCewen stalling.
Garrone tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from McCewen. #T4#
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
Garrone is trying to push McCewen away but McCewen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone is looking to break free of the clinch but McCewen has double underhooks.
McCewen lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCewen lands a right hand.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McCewen with a knee to the head.
McCewen lands a nice uppercut.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head.
Garrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables McCewen to keep the fight standing.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen trying to stall but Garrone improves his position.
McCewen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCewen moves out of range as Garrone throws a body kick.
McCewen catches Garrone with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Garrone forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
McCewen throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
McCewen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCewen takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Dawson finds it's target.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson scores with a head kick.
McCewen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCewen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCewen blocks the body kick.
McCewen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.#CL2#
McCewen moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
McCewen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Dawson leaning against his opponent.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dawson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawson up against the cage.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dawson. #CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCewen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely. #T2#
McCewen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCewen.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
McCewen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
McCewen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson working aggressively here.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McCewen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
McCewen looking to stall.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
McCewen lands a right hand. #BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCewen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCewen.
A telegraphed right hand from McCewen misses the target.
McCewen scores with a punch to the head.
McCewen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCewen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCewen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCewen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCewen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCewen throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCewen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! McCewen connects with the perfect overhand right and Dawson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McCewen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
McCewen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ness counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by McCewen.
McCewen throws a hook but Ness blocks it.
McCewen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCewen misses with a shot to the body
and Ness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen misses with a kick to the body
and Ness counters with a straight right hand.
McCewen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
Ness swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ness swings for the body but McCewen moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on McCewen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from McCewen.
Ness throws out a loose jab but McCewen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McCewen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ness is out of range and McCewen settles back down.
McCewen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ness's head.
Ness stuns McCewen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCewen.#CL2#
McCewen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCewen tries to clinch but Ness is having none of it.
A shot to the body from McCewen misses
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ness tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCewen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ness momentarily.
Ness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCewen can pounce on him. #CL2#
Ness tries to keep at a distance but McCewen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ness misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice left hand lands by McCewen. #T2#
Ness lands with a short shot to the head.
Ness lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCewen.
Ness misses with some punches.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ness misses with some punches. #BC#
Ness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ness takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ness on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCewen. McCewen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ness throws a jab when McCewen was well out of range.
McCewen moves away from the strike by Ness.
McCewen misses the body punch
and Ness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCewen misses with a leg kick
and Ness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCewen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCewen throws a front kick that sends Ness stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ness is just out of range.
McCewen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ness rather than just go for the knockout.
McCewen throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range.
McCewen avoids the body shot from Ness.
McCewen connects with a leg kick.
Ness misses with a looping left.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCewen tries to clinch but Ness moves out of range.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but McCewen slips the punch.
Ness comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCewen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Ness misses. #T4#
McCewen lands a front kick.
Ness takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCewen misses with a wild body shot.
Ness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Ness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a wild body shot.
McCewen throws an overhand right that lands on Ness's shoulder, as Ness tries to avoid the shot.
Ness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCewen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ness slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ness tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen lands a body shot.
McCewen defending well as Ness loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McCewen misses the target.
Ness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ness defending well as McCewen loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McCewen swings for the body but Ness moves out of range.
Ness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCewen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCewen looks to throw the jab but Ness is out of range.
McCewen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ness moves away.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
McCewen walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
Ness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCewen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCewen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCewen misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ness walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCewen lands with a straight right. Ness didn't see that one coming.
Ness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Ness slips a straight right by McCewen.
McCewen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ness counters with a nice uppercut.
McCewen throws a low kick but Ness moves out of range easily.
Ness is looking to counter punch.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCewen manages to avoid it.
McCewen misses with a low kick.
Ness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ness slips a jab from McCewen.
Ness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Ness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCewen. #T2#
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!
McCewen lands with a hook. Ness tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCewen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ness under the eye.
McCewen misses with a right hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Ness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ness checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ness misses its target.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Ness scores with a hook.
Ness lands a body shot.
McCewen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Ness connects with a single shot there.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Ness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCewen scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Ness blocks it.
Ness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCewen connects with a high kick.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
McCewen is looking to land body kicks.
McCewen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ness back to the cage. McCewen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCewen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCewen throws a body punch but Ness moves out of range.
McCewen misses with an uppercut. Ness saw that one coming.
Ness is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCewen throws out a leg kick but Ness moves out of range and McCewen only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Ness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ness connects with the punch.
Ness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCewen throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen looks to land a right hand but Ness moved out of range.
McCewen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Ness throwing a counter right hand but McCewen manages to avoid it.
McCewen tries to bum rush Ness with a series of wild strikes but Ness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from McCewen.
McCewen throws a chopping leg kick but Ness manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ness throwing a counter right hand but McCewen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McCewen.
McCewen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCewen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ness.
Ness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ness slips a jab and a cross from McCewen.
A little feinted left hand from Ness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCewen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen jabs Ness right on the nose. Ness blinks but takes it well.
McCewen slips under a jab from Ness.
Ness misses with a body shot.
Ness throws a body punch but McCewen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCewen's head backwards.
Greight Ness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
McCewen swings for the body but Ness moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Ness takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness needs to keep his hands up - McCewen had a free shot at his head there.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ness connects with the punch.
McCewen tries to clinch but Ness is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen throws a hook but Ness blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCewen - that will leave a mark!
McCewen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Ness throws the left hand but McCewen avoids the punch easily.
McCewen misses with a looping left.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness scores with a jab to the body.
McCewen throws a lazy uppercut
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen connects with a body shot that sends Ness's belly button to the back.
McCewen throws out a powerful jab.
McCewen throws an overhand right that lands on Ness's shoulder, as Ness tries to avoid the shot.
McCewen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ness.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCewen lands a slapping body shot.
McCewen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ness moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ness misses the target.#T2#
McCewen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ness to counter with a crisp jab.
McCewen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ness jabs McCewen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCewen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
McCewen misses with a hook. Ness ducked under it nicely.
Ness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCewen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
McCewen rushes Ness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ness scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ness.
Ness misses with a body punch.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ness.
McCewen throws a head punch that misses.
Ness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ness misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen. #BC#
Ness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ness misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCewen counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Ness with an uppercut!
Ness misses with a body shot.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and Ness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCewen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
McCewen scores with a jab. Ness acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ness looks to land a right hand but McCewen moved out of range.
McCewen throws a jab when Ness was well out of range.
McCewen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCewen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCewen scores with a jab to the body.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ness takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Ness slips the punch.
Ness is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCewen wants to slow Ness down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCewen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ness's head.
McCewen slips a jab from Ness.
Ness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness swats away the attempt to clinch by McCewen.
A big right from Ness misses.
Crunch! McCewen slams his shin into Ness's torso.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCewen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
McCewen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCewen looks to land a left hand but Laurez moved out of range nicely.
McCewen throws a right and a left that Laurez avoids nicely.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez staying out of range there.
It looked like Laurez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCewen.
McCewen dips to his left and cracks Laurez with an uppercut!
Laurez slips under a jab from McCewen.
A quick step to the side and Laurez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurez . That did some damage!
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen misses with a left hand
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen misses with a straight right.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Laurez moves away and avoids it.
McCewen lands a nice shot that snaps Laurez 's head back.
Laurez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen misses with a body shot.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen jabs Laurez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from McCewen misses its intended target.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McCewen moves out of range as Laurez throws a body kick.
McCewen scores with a jab.
Laurez throws a hook to the side of McCewen's head but McCewen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laurez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurez scrambles back to his feet.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Laurez 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCewen throws a low kick but Laurez avoids it.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by McCewen there.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
McCewen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McCewen connects with a nice looking jab.
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
Laurez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCewens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen misses with a straight left.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab.
Laurez staying out of range there.
McCewen misses with a jab to the body
and McCewen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCewen feints and then cracks Laurez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurez down.
Laurez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCewen throws a push kick but Laurez slaps the foot to one side.
Laurez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
McCewen throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
A low kick lands for Laurez .
McCewen scores with a one two! Laurez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laurez keeps the fight on the outside.
Laurez ducks under a wild hook from McCewen.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Laurez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from McCewen misses.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurez throws a leg kick but McCewen checks it.
McCewen throws a leg kick but Laurez moved away.
McCewen swings widly with a right hand
and Laurez counters with a body kick.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laurez throws a head kick that misses.
Laurez lands a nice shot that snaps McCewen's head back. #T4#
McCewen misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
Laurez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Laurez saw it coming and moves away.
McCewen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCewen looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range.
Laurez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laurez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Laurez misses its target.
Laurez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
Laurez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a hook to the body. Laurez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCewen throws a leg kick
and Laurez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laurez moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laurez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McCewen swings for the body but Laurez moves out of range.
McCewen misses with a hook
and Laurez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laurez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Laurez ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCewen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Demler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclion Demler has been cut.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses.
McCewen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demler in his tracks.
Demler lands with a nice combination. McCewen backs away looking to recover.
Demler lands a nice looking body kick.
Demler takes one on the button.#ROC2#Demler is rocked!#CL#
Demler closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demler tries to throw a body punch but McCewen avoids it by throwing Demler back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demler throws an elbow but misses.
Demler blocks an uppercut.
Demler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demler letting McCewen take a breather here.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demler tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it. #BC#
Demler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
Demler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCewen is keeping busy.
Demler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demler is defending well for now.#BC#
Demler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Demler forces McCewen back against the cage and clinches.
Demler lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Demler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCewen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demler backwards.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Demler. #BC#
Demler breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Demler clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demler tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
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!
Demler throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Demler.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Demler has McCewen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCewen looks to land a right hand but Demler moved out of range.
Demler misses with a head kick.
McCewen moves out of range of the body kick.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Demler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen lands with a cross. #CL#
Demler closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demler working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Demler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demlers head.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Demler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Demler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demler lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to work over Demler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Demler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCewen's defenses.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCewen lands a body shot.
Demler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Demler.
Demler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCewen. #T4#
Demler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCewen's sensitive parts.
McCewen stuns Demler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demler has time to react.
Demler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demler is breathing heavily.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Demler ducks down to avoid it.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Demler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demler wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demler.
Demler trying to stall but McCewen improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demler checks it well.
Demler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demler blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Demler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Demler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCewen with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Demler takes the fight into the clinch.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Demler breaks the clinch.
Demler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCewen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demler throws a body shot but no joy.
McCewen throws out a counter right but Demler avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Demler's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen gets through Demler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demler avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
McCewen working Demler over with knees to the body.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Demler slips the punch.#CL#
Demler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCewen, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to stall.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler walks into a straight right hand from McCewen.#CUT2#Heraclion Demler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McCewen misses with a double jab.
Demler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCewen misses with a looping right.
As McCewen backs away, Demler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCewen throws a sloppy head kick and Demler moves out of range easily.
Demler throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Demler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCewen throws a low kick but Demler avoids it.
Demler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCewen.
Demler seems to have got his legs back now.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCewen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demler momentarily.
McCewen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Demler falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCewen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Laurez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laurez dips to his left and cracks McCewen with an uppercut!
Laurez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laurez scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from McCewen misses.
McCewen throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurez .
Laurez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCewen throws out the jab.
Laurez lands with a hook. McCewen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laurez cracks a nice hook into McCewen's ribs.
McCewen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurez .
Laurez misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCewen! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Laurez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCewen misses with a body kick.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
McCewen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
Laurez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCewen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laurez on the side of the head.
McCewen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laurez checks a leg kick.
Laurez is looking to counter punch.
Laurez cracks McCewen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCewen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurez moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McCewen.
Laurez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCewen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laurez throws a chopping leg kick but McCewen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCewen thuds a left hand into Laurez 's body.
McCewen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCewen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Laurez closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCewen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laurez has a couple of punches blocked by McCewen.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
Laurez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 head punch on the inside from Laurez fails to land.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Laurez as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laurez as McCewen tries to tie him up.
Laurez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Laurez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laurez scores with a shot to the side of McCewen's head.
Laurez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCewen.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as McCewen controls the action.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurez .
Laurez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Laurez scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen has Laurez pushed against the cage.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen lands an uppercut.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laurez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCewen or not.
McCewen looks winded!
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Laurez gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the cage.#T3#
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurez .
A short right from Laurez .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Laurez pushes McCewen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laurez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Laurez .
Laurez is working McCewen over against the cage.
Laurez lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Laurez on the inside.
Laurez gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
Laurez digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laurez .
Laurez struggles to land a body shot inside as McCewen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Laurez works on McCewen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Laurez lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCewen's elbow.
Laurez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laurez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laurez lands a left hand. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Laurez tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez .
Laurez lands a left hand.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Laurez finish him?
Laurez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laurez scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Laurez . #KD#
Laurez drops McCewen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCewen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Laurez throws a big uppercut that drops McCewen! More strikes from Laurez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCewen lies dazed against the cage as Laurez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez !

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
McCewen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manaitpasov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCewen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manaitpasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCewen sprawls and moves away.
Manaitpasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen misses with an uppercut. Manaitpasov saw that one coming.#TD#
Manaitpasov feints and as McCewen raises his hands in defense, Manaitpasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manaitpasov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaitpasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
McCewen is trying to stand.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Manaitpasov is working for a submission of some sort.
McCewen is trying to stand back up but Manaitpasov is controlling him #SUB#
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but McCewen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manaitpasov to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCewen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
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.
Manaitpasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McCewen is defending against the submission attempts here by Manaitpasov. #SUB#
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Manaitpasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCewen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manaitpasov. #T3#
Manaitpasov trying to mount his opponent but McCewen defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCewen is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCewen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaitpasov.
Callum McCewen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCewen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCewen scores with a nice right hand.
Manaitpasov swats away the attempt to clinch by McCewen.
McCewen lands a front kick.
McCewen jabs Manaitpasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCewen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Manaitpasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCewen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manaitpasov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
McCewen tries to kick Manaitpasov off but Manaitpasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazhymukan Manaitpasov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCewen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manaitpasov backs up against the cage.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Manaitpasov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCewen did well to prevent Manaitpasov getting side control.
Manaitpasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manaitpasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manaitpasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCewen for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McCewen is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manaitpasov prevents McCewen from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Manaitpasov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCewen wants to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov is trying to control the action in half guard but McCewen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
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.
McCewen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Manaitpasov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Manaitpasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCewen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Manaitpasov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Manaitpasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCewen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCewen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manaitpasov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound from side control.
Manaitpasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCewen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Manaitpasov is trying to get an arm triangle but McCewen is defending well.
McCewen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manaitpasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Manaitpasov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCewen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manaitpasov's guard! Nice work there by McCewen!
Manaitpasov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
McCewen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manaitpasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov keeping moving, preventing McCewen from controlling successfully.
McCewen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manaitpasov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCewen trying to control but Manaitpasov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manaitpasov. That did some damage!
Manaitpasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCewen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manaitpasov scrambles back to his feet.
McCewen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCewen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manaitpasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCewen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCewen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCewen thumps Manaitpasov with a low kick.
McCewen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manaitpasov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manaitpasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - McCewen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCewen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manaitpasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCewen.
McCewen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCewen is looking to clinch.
Manaitpasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manaitpasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCewen to score with a decent uppercut.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manaitpasov walks into a jab.
McCewen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCewen throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Manaitpasov misses its target.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on McCewen's shoulder, as McCewen tries to avoid the shot.
McCewen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Manaitpasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manaitpasov slips a jab and a cross from McCewen.
McCewen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Manaitpasov counters with a single leg into guard. McCewen didn't expect that.
Callum McCewen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manaitpasov tries to free his leg and advance position but McCewen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Manaitpasov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCewen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manaitpasov, into his guard. #REVB#
Manaitpasov controlling the position.
Manaitpasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Manaitpasov, not yet.
Manaitpasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCewen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
McCewen keeping full guard, as Manaitpasov tries to pass.
Manaitpasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manaitpasov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Manaitpasov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCewen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manaitpasov's guard! Nice work there by McCewen! #T4#
McCewen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Manaitpasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manaitpasov keeping full guard, as McCewen tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manaitpasov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Manaitpasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manaitpasov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!

Event: CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
McCewen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalama.
McCewen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Kalama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCewen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCewen manages to avoid it.
McCewen with the inside leg kick.
A big left from McCewen misses. #CL#
Kalama closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCewen.
Kalama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen blocking some punches.
McCewen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCewen or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalama.
Kalama lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCewen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kalama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen tries to circle away but Kalama has him pinned against the cage.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kalama throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
McCewen breaks the clinch.
McCewen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCewen.
Kalama thuds a left hand into McCewen's body.
Kalama takes one on the button.
Kalama works over McCewen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
McCewen tries to move into range but Kalama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
McCewen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalama cracks a nice hook into McCewen's ribs.
Kalama swings for the body but McCewen moves out of range.
McCewen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCewen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
Kalama is looking to wear down McCewen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalama just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McCewen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Kalama.
Kalama takes a swing at McCewen's ribcage but misses.
McCewen drops his hands momentarily and Kalama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCewen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalama drops McCewen with a big left hand! McCewen is injured, injured bad! Kalama jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
A very excited looking Roy Kalama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Kelly moves to clinch but McCewen breaks away
and McCewen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCewen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCewen lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
McCewen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A body shot lands from McCewen.
A short right from McCewen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCewen effectively controlling the action here.
McCewen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCewen trying to stall but Kelly improves his position.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen stalling in the clinch.
Kelly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly misses with a knee to the head.
McCewen tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
McCewen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
McCewen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen is trying to break free.
McCewen throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCewen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCewen lands a left hand.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCewen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCewen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly tries to clinch up but McCewen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly tries to clinch but McCewen moves away
and McCewen counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly 's knee.
McCewen circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCewen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McCewen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.
McCewen misses with the combination.
McCewen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCewen tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCewen's brow.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen takes an elbow to the temple.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McCewen. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCewen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCewen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kelly gets an underhook and turns McCewen into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
McCewen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on McCewen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from McCewen.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCewen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McCewen.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
McCewen looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kelly wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCewen cracks Kelly with a good jab.
McCewen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCewen.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
McCewen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCewen swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCewen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen lands a head shot.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
McCewen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCewen.
McCewen cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
McCewen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
McCewen scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCewen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCewen lands a head shot.
McCewen lands with a cross.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from McCewen.
McCewen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCewen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCewen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
McCewen tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCewen has Kelly pressed against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCewen blocks the elbow strike.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
McCewen avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
McCewen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCewen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
McCewen is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
McCewen misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
McCewen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCewen managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly. #T3#
McCewen lands with a left to the head.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped McCewen in his tracks for a moment.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCewen gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCewen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but McCewen blocks it.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCewen trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCewen into the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Nice elbow from Kelly. #CUT2#Callum McCewen's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCewen.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen.
McCewen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McCewen.
McCewen swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Nice cross by McCewen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum McCewen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by McCewen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCewen.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCewen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCewen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCewen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly throws a leg kick but McCewen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCewen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCewen takes the fight into the clinch.
McCewen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but McCewen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly. #T1#
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCewen blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye.
Callum McCewen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCewen is defending well for now.#T2#
A short uppercut from McCewen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelly as McCewen tries to tie him up.
McCewen is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the cage.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCewen scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
McCewen is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCewen has his back to the cage.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
McCewen breaks from the clinch.
McCewen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - McCewen circles away.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from McCewen lands.
McCewen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCewen lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCewen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCewen moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCewen throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly moves out of range as McCewen throws a body kick. #CL2#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly trying to control the position but instead, McCewen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCewen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye.
Convicted Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCewen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly tries to clinch there but McCewen circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCewen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
In his post fight interview, Callum McCewen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McCewen has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocking some punches.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
McCewen taking a breather.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
Graves gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from McCewen.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries to work over McCewen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen lands a right hand.
A short left from Graves.
McCewen can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Graves.
McCewen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCewen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCewen drops to his knees and Graves pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
McCewen lands a leg kick that knocks Lupsaka off balance momentarily.
Lupsaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupsaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McCewen to counter with a crisp jab.
McCewen is looking to land body kicks.
Lupsaka has a takedown stuffed.
McCewen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCewen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lupsaka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lupsaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lupsaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCewen working a defensive guard here.
McCewen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lupsaka throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
McCewen wants to get back to his feet but Lupsaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCewen has momentary wrist control but Lupsaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Lupsaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lupsaka postures up and lands a big shot to McCewen's brow.
Lupsaka throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
Lupsaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCewen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCewen tries to get out of the position.
Lupsaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupsaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lupsaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCewen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lupsaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCewen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lupsaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Lupsaka is continuing to stall.
McCewen preventing the sweep.
Lupsaka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
McCewen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupsaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCewen defends well and Lupsaka ends up having to push McCewen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callum McCewen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herio Lupsaka.
McCewen cracks Lupsaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Herio Lupsaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupsaka shoots for a takedown but McCewen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCewen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupsaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCewen leaves Lupsaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCewen tries to sprawl but Lupsaka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lupsaka trying to control from half guard but McCewen is working away.
Lupsaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Lupsaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCewen defending well though.
Ground and pound from Lupsaka.
Lupsaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCewen is trying to stand back up but Lupsaka is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Lupsaka there.
McCewen won't allow Lupsaka to pass to mount.
Lupsaka thows a huge punch but McCewen dodges it nicely.
Lupsaka winds up and cracks McCewen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lupsaka working McCewen over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lupsaka in particular looking to stall.
Lupsaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lupsaka goes for a double leg but McCewen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCewen continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from McCewen as Lupsaka shoots in.
McCewen throws out a powerful jab.
Lupsaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCewen but McCewen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callum McCewen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herio Lupsaka.
McCewen lands an overhand right.
Lupsaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by McCewen.
Lupsaka doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and McCewen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCewen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCewen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupsakas head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCewen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupsaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCewen walks away with a smile on his face. Lupsaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Callum McCewen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lupsaka shoots in looking for a takedown. McCewen tries to sprawl out of it but Lupsaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCewen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lupsaka is breathing heavily.
Lupsaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupsaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCewen is looking to counter the offense by Lupsaka and move into the clinch.
McCewen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCewen misses with a few strikes there.
McCewen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupsaka shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like McCewen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCewen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupsaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCewen pinned against the cage. McCewen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Lupsaka down.
McCewen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCewen misses with a two punch combination.
Lupsaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupsaka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from McCewen. No joy for Lupsaka on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupsaka shoots for a double leg takedown but McCewen sprawls well. He's pushed Lupsaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
McCewen forces Lupsaka back against the cage and clinches.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
Lupsaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCewen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCewen pushes Lupsaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
Lupsaka looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
McCewen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lupsaka takes a shot to the head.
Lupsaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCewen working Lupsaka over with knees to the body.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen working Lupsaka over with knees to the body.
McCewen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCewen scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Lupsaka tries to pull guard but McCewen holds him up against the cage and eventually Lupsaka drops back down to his feet.
McCewen taking a breather.
Lupsaka tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
McCewen throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCewen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCewen.
McCewen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lupsaka's face.
Still in the clinch, McCewen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCewen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupsaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCewen stuffs the takedown.
McCewen is looking to chop away at Lupsaka's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupsaka is defended easily by McCewen.
McCewen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lupsaka eats them both and turns towards McCewen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lupsaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callum McCewen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herio Lupsaka.#TD2#
McCewen gets caught napping as Lupsaka dives in and scores a takedown. McCewen manages to retain guard.
McCewen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupsaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCewen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lupsaka.
McCewen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lupsaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Lupsaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCewen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupsaka can do to turn this around?
Lupsaka throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
McCewen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lupsaka is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupsaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lupsaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCewen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lupsaka. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCewen digs a good hook to Lupsaka's body.
McCewen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupsaka doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
McCewen scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupsaka is defended easily by McCewen.
McCewen cracks Lupsaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCewen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCewen lands a nice hook to Lupsaka's body. Lupsaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCewen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupsaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCewen counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by McCewen - just one landing.
Lupsaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lupsaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCewen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupsaka.
McCewen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
McCewen instigates a clinch. #T3#
McCewen lands a left hand.
McCewen throws a head punch that misses.
Lupsaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lupsaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCewen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCewen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCewen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McCewen. That snapped Lupsaka's head back.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupsaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCewen. McCewen obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for McCewen.
McCewen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lupsaka shoots in for a double leg but McCewen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by McCewen - just one landing.
Lupsaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCewen pinned against the cage. McCewen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
McCewen scoring well with a low kick there.
McCewen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lupsaka circles away.
Lupsaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCewen defends well and Lupsaka ends up having to push McCewen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McCewen closes the distance and pushes Lupsaka back into the cage.
Lupsaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lupsaka is looking for a takedown.
Lupsaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
McCewen scores a nice knee to the body.
McCewen stalling in the clinch.
McCewen landing knees to the body.
Herio Lupsaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCewen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupsaka backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCewen, 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 Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen 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.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 14
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bloominshine lands a glancing blow to the side of McCewen's head.
McCewen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloominshine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bloominshine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McCewen counter with a right hand.
Bloominshine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bloominshine staying out of range there.
Bloominshine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Bloominshine ducks down to avoid it.
Bloominshine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCewen needs to keep his hands up - Bloominshine had a free shot at his head there.
Bloominshine cracks McCewen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by McCewen's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloominshine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCewen. McCewen obviously looking to wear him down.
McCewen throws a big shot that misses.
Bloominshine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloominshine lands with a straight right. McCewen didn't see that one coming.#CL#
McCewen has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCewen lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloominshine won't want to take too many of those.
McCewen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloominshines head.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloominshine uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCewen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bloominshine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCewen.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
Bloominshine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCewen lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
Bloominshine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloominshine looks winded!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen scores with a shot to the side of Bloominshine's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloominshines head.
McCewen working Bloominshine over with knees to the body.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloominshine up against the cage.
McCewen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Come on McCewen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for McCewen.
McCewen stalling in the clinch.
McCewen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bloominshine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCewen.
McCewen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCewen.
McCewen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloominshine or not.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloominshine backwards.
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!
McCewen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloominshine backwards.
McCewen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bloominshine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
McCewen with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by McCewen. #ROC#Bloominshine is rocked!
McCewen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloominshine up against the cage.
Bloominshine is still on wobbly legs! Can McCewen finish him?
McCewen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCewen lands an uppercut.
McCewen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCewen lands a big right hand that drops Bloominshine! The killer instinct kicks in and McCewen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McCewen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
After winning the bout, Callum McCewen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
McCewen is looking to chop away at Gabriel's legs.
Gabriel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCewen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCewen is trying to stand back up but Gabriel is controlling him #SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably.
Gabriel winds up and cracks McCewen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCewen wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably.
Gabriel wants to pass the guard but McCewen is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCewen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCewen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but McCewen is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCewen is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCewen to regain full guard.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Gabriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCewen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCewen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCewen! #REVR#
McCewen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCewen working the ground and pound.
Gabriel tries to bench press McCewen off him but McCewen keeps the position.
McCewen throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel is trying to get back to half guard.
McCewen throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel avoids it well.#T4#
Gabriel manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCewen's best efforts.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but McCewen is controlling well.
McCewen is controlling the pace.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
McCewen is taking a breather. Gabriel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCewen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCewen's back!
McCewen trying to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Gabriel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCewen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gabriel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCewen defends it well.
McCewen tries to land a leg kick but Gabriel saw it coming and moves away.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
McCewen moves into the clinch successfully.
Gabriel has McCewen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCewen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel looking for a takedown. #BC#
McCewen manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by McCewen's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen lands a front kick.
McCewen throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. McCewen didn't expect that.
Joao Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCewen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Gabriel stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McCewen has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but McCewen manages to get underhooks.
Callum McCewen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Gabriel.
McCewen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCewen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCewen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A left hand lands to the body for McCewen.
McCewen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabriel won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
McCewen gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabriel being controlled against the cage.
McCewen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCewen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCewen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards. #ROC#Gabriel is rocked!
McCewen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gabriel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McCewen is unloading with more strikes now! Gabriel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCewen.
McCewen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCewen scores with a leg kick.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCewen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by McCewen.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCewen thumps Crow with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Crow down. #T1#
McCewen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCewen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from McCewen, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCewen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCewen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crow.
McCewen keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but McCewen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCewen wants to stand but Crow is controlling the position.
Crow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crow trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom. #T2#
McCewen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCewen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCewen with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Nice shot lands for McCewen.
McCewen scoring well with a low kick there.
McCewen lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Callum McCewen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCewen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCewen lands a right hook to the body.
McCewen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCewen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
McCewen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick from McCewen, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCewen with the inside leg kick.
McCewen throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCewen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCewen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
McCewen connects with the punch.#CL#
Crow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCewen, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen 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#
McCewen lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
McCewen connects with a looping right hand.
McCewen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from McCewen.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCewen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crow rushes McCewen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCewen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCewen lands a body shot. #T1#
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCewen throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCewen thumps Crow with a low kick.
McCewen feints and then cracks Crow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crow down.
Crow throws a head kick but McCewen moves out of range.
McCewen flicks out a counter leg kick but Crow steps away.
Willow Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCewen scores with a leg kick.
McCewen connects with a leg kick.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McCewen with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCewen.
McCewen is looking to slow Crow down with leg kicks.
Crow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCewen.
McCewen scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Crow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow wants to clinch.#T3#
McCewen jabs Crow right on the nose. Crow blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by McCewen.
McCewen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts. #CL#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.#T4#
Crow managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Crow working hard to break the clinch.
McCewen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crow has him pressed against the cage.
McCewen working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCewen obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCewen stops a takedown attempt from Crow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willow Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
Crow tries to land knees in the clinch but McCewen avoids the damage to the body.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCewen lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCewen has Crow pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from McCewen, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCewen digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
McCewen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCewen is looking to slow Crow down with leg kicks.
McCewen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCewen throws a right hand that Crow ducks under and follows up with a left that Crow also avoids with ease.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Crow moves in looking to clinch but McCewen pushes him off.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.
McCewen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Callum McCewen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCewen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by McCewen.
McCewen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCewen lands with a nice body punch.
McCewen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Crow throws a low kick, looking for McCewen's leg but McCewen calmly moves out of range.
That kick from McCewen tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCewen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCewen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCewen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCewen.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!
McCewen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCewen. McCewen obviously looking to wear him down.
McCewen throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
McCewen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCewen throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!
McCewen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCewen. McCewen obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Good shot there by McCewen.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCewen clobbers Crow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCewen lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
McCewen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCewen lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCewen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Willow Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCewen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCewen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
McCewen cracks a nice hook into Clapperton's ribs.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCewen misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Clapperton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
Clapperton trying to control the position from guard on top but McCewen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clapperton is working McCewen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCewen wants to stand but Clapperton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapperton throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
Clapperton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
McCewen pulls Clapperton in close to his closed guard and prevents Clapperton from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCewen is looking to stand up but Clapperton isn't so interested in that idea.
Clapperton trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown but McCewen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCewen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clapperton is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCewen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCewen moves out of range as Clapperton strikes.
McCewen misses with a low kick.
McCewen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clapperton tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCewen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clapperton somewhat.
Clapperton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Clapperton down.
McCewen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCewen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clapperton fails with a takedown attempt.
Clapperton closes the distance and clinches up with McCewen, looking for a takedown. Clapperton pushes McCewen against the cage but McCewen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCewen digs a good body shot into Clapperton's ribs.
McCewen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Clapperton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clapperton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCewen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Clapperton wants to pass the guard but McCewen is keeping the position.
McCewen wants to stand up but Clapperton is controlling him.
Clapperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCewen is adopting a defensive guard.
Clapperton tries to free his leg and advance position but McCewen is retaining full guard.
McCewen managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Clapperton shoots in and gets a takedown into McCewen's guard.#T4#
Clapperton throwing strikes from guard but McCewen blocks nicely.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
McCewen keeping moving, preventing Clapperton from controlling successfully.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.#SUB#
Clapperton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCewen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCewen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCewen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum McCewen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCewen throws the left hand but Clapperton avoids the punch easily.
Clapperton attempts a counter takedown but McCewen avoids it well and moves away.
Clapperton closes the distance and clinches up with McCewen, looking for a takedown. Clapperton pushes McCewen against the cage but McCewen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Clapperton drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCewen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clapperton is in close to McCewen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cheeks Clapperton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clapperton prevents McCewen from getting back to his feet.
Clapperton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clapperton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapperton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clapperton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCewen has wrist control.
Clapperton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCewen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Clapperton wants to control from the top but McCewen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clapperton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCewen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Clapperton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCewen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCewen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clapperton checks a low kick from McCewen.
Clapperton fails with a takedown attempt.
McCewen thinks about the counter body kick.
McCewen stuffs the takedown attempt from Clapperton. Clapperton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McCewen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCewen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clapperton.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily. #TD#
McCewen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clapperton won't allow McCewen to get back to his feet.
Clapperton trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCewen wants to stand but Clapperton is controlling the position.
Clapperton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
McCewen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clapperton is one step ahead there.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clapperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCewen tries to work over Clapperton's front leg with a kick but Clapperton checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCewen. That's going to slow Clapperton down.
Cheeks Clapperton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCewen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Clapperton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCewen is trying to defend but Clapperton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Clapperton is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Clapperton stops McCewen from getting back to his feet.
McCewen is looking to improve his position.
Clapperton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clapperton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCewen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clapperton.
McCewen is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCewen misses with a low kick.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCewen but McCewen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCewen leaves Clapperton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clapperton throws a shot from downtown. McCewen moves away and avoids it.
McCewen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clapperton. That did some damage!
Clapperton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCewen's waist but McCewen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clapperton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheeks Clapperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clapperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCewen as he avoids it easily.
Clapperton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCewen's waist but McCewen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clapperton off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clapperton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCewen's guard.
McCewen is adopting a defensive guard.
Clapperton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCewen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Clapperton throws an elbow that misses. McCewen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clapperton's guard. Nice move by McCewen!#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCewen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCewen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapperton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Clapperton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCewen defends well.
McCewen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Clapperton is looking for a triangle but McCewen pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Clapperton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Clapperton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCewen passes into side control.
Clapperton is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Clapperton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCewen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clapperton wants to control but McCewen is keeping busy.
Callum McCewen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCewen prevents Clapperton from improving his position.
McCewen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clapperton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCewen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCewen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCewen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Clapperton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCewen tries to kick Clapperton off but Clapperton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clapperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCewen keeps working.
Clapperton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clapperton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCewen defending well though.
Cheeks Clapperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clapperton trying to control from McCewen's half guard. McCewen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clapperton works over McCewen with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum McCewen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCewen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum McCewen!
After the fight, Callum McCewen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Vasquez has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCewen landing knees to the head.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Vasquez blocks the low kick.
McCewen throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
McCewen takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Vasquez attempts a counter takedown but McCewen avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Vasquez drives through and clinches with McCewen against the cage.
McCewen landing knees to the body.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Vasquez tries to circle away but McCewen has him pinned against the cage.
McCewen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCewen.
Vasquez managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
McCewen just leaning against Vasquez, taking a breather.
McCewen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen gets through Vasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
McCewen working Vasquez over with knees to the body.
McCewen lands a body punch.
Vasquez avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
McCewen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from McCewen.
McCewen looking to stall.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vasquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
McCewen decides to pull guard.
McCewen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCewen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
McCewen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCewen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, McCewen seems content to control.
McCewen works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCewen controlling the pace for now. #T2#
McCewen is continuing to stall.
McCewen punching from mount but Vasquez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCewen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by McCewen.
McCewen throwing strikes here but Vasquez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
McCewen has control of Vasquez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vasquez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCewen wants to control the pace but Vasquez is squirming around nicely.
McCewen cracks Vasquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCewen misses with a head shot.
McCewen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Vasquez blocking the ground and pound.
McCewen looking to finish with strikes here!
McCewen controlling the pace for now.
McCewen dominating with strikes here.
McCewen cracks Vasquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCewen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCewen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCewen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasquez avoids a series of strikes thrown by McCewen.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCewen on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by McCewen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McCewen looking to ground and pound but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Vasquez really wants to buck McCewen off and get back to his feet. #T4#
McCewen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vasquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCewen raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Vasquez is rocked!#SUB2#
McCewen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh Vasquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for McCewen! That's really hurt Vasquez and he's turned his back - McCewen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! McCewen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!

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