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NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kent Kulina (ranked 7557 p4p, 654 weight class) and Chuck Lindell (ranked 7840 p4p, 669 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kulina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imagine Dragons - Believer. Chuck Lindell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Chuck Lindell!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kulina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindell is trying to defend but Kulina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kulina keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kulina has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lindell is trying to keep an underhook but Kulina manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lindell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kulina there.
Lindell wants to get back to full guard.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kulina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Lindell's temple.
Kulina content to control rather than advance.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Kulina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kulina is trying to control. Lindell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head.
Kulina is looking to take a break and control but Lindell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindell is trying to stand back up but Kulina is controlling him
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though.
Lindell has hold of Kulina's hands but Kulina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kulina working Lindell over with strikes.
Lindell looks winded!
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kulina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulina content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Kulina there.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kulina drops an elbow to the side of Lindell's head.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kulina looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Kulina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kulina looks for a takedown but Lindell sprawls well.
As Kulina backs off Lindell throws a huge counter combo but Kulina manages to avoid it all.
Kulina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindell is fending him off so far but Kulina persists. Nope, Lindell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Lindell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindell counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindell.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lindell misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindell misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindell misses with a leg kick.
Kulina attempts a counter takedown but Lindell avoids it well and moves away.
Kulina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindell lands a body shot.
Kulina closes the distance and clinches up with Lindell, looking for a takedown. Kulina pushes Lindell against the cage but Lindell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulina with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lindell 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kulina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindell tries to kick Kulina off but Kulina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Kulina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina throwing shots but Lindell is blocking nicely.
Kulina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kulina there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindell keeps working.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulina trying to control the action but Lindell is working from the bottom.
Lindell pushes Kulina off looking to stand but Kulina dives back in and keeps control.
Kulina lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Lindell's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kulina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindell pushes Kulina off looking to stand but Kulina dives back in and keeps control.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lindell is not content to let Kulina control the position.
Still in half guard, Kulina seems content to control.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina working over Lindell with some ground and pound. Lindell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulina lands a nice short elbow.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Kent Kulina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulina lands a nice short elbow.
Kulina drops an elbow to the side of Lindell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Kulina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulina 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Kulina!
Kent Kulina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Perkins (ranked 4901 p4p, 573 weight class) and Tyreke Mechanic (ranked 5137 p4p, 595 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyreke Mechanic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanic throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkins.
Perkins throws a head kick that misses.
Perkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mechanic misses.
Perkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mechanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkins at a distance.
Mechanic lands with a right hand.
Perkins is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perkins momentarily.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
Mechanic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mechanic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Mechanic circles away easily
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mechanic lands a nice hook to Perkins's body. Perkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Mechanic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Perkins
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkins is rocked!
Mechanic throws a shot to the body.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Mechanic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Perkins! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyreke Mechanic!
Tyreke Mechanic made sure to mention his sponsor, Free Bands inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogier Okalu (ranked 7438 p4p, 645 weight class) and Rico Suarez (ranked 4137 p4p, 441 weight class). Okalu comes to the cage accompanied by Botswana boy - Do you have it?. Rico Suarez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogier Okalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okalu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okalu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rico Suarez has been cut.
Okalu throws a lazy uppercut
and Suarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Suarez.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.
Suarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Okalu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez avoiding damage as Okalu throws knees to the body.
Okalu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.
Suarez gets through Okalu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okalu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Okalu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez digs a right hand into Okalu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okalu's gas tank.
Okalu is breathing heavily.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Suarez lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Suarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okalu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suarez can turn it around.
Suarez lands with a left to the head.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okalus head.
A short uppercut from Suarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu.
Suarez pushes Okalu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suarez works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Okalu's head.
Suarez presses Okalu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
Suarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez presses Okalu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu.
Suarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suarez scores with a shot to the side of Okalu's head.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
Suarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Suarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Suarez on the inside.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Suarez.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez cracks Okalu with a nice body shot.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okalus head.
Suarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okalus head.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
A hook to the body from Suarez.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suarez is working Okalu over against the cage.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Suarez cracks Okalu with a nice body shot.
Suarez works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands an uppercut.
Suarez works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez lands a body shot.
Suarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Suarez.
Suarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
A body shot lands from Suarez.
Good body shot from Suarez.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Okalu's ribcage. Okalu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Suarez lands a shoulder strike.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okalu or not.
Nice body punch from Suarez - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suarez.
Suarez lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Suarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suarez cracks the inside of Okalu's front leg.
Okalu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Okalu avoids it with no problem.
Okalu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okalu defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
As Suarez tries to get set, Okalu tries to push him back and clinch up but Suarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Okalu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez lands with a straight right. Okalu didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Ogier Okalu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looks to land a combination but Okalu avoids it well.
Okalu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okalu.
Okalu tries to clinch but Suarez moves away
and Suarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez cracks Okalu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okalu with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suarez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okalu throws an off balance right hand
and Suarez counters by clinching up.
Suarez digs a right hand underneath Okalu's ribcage. Okalu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okalu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
Okalu misses with a knee to the head.
Suarez lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rico Suarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okalu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
Suarez works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches.
Suarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez lands with a right to the head.
Suarez lands a shot to the body.
Okalu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Okalu backwards.
A short right from Suarez.
Suarez lands a left hand.
Okalu is rocked!
Suarez drops Okalu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okalu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Okalu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suarez.
Suarez lands a right hand.
Suarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Suarez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Suarez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Okalu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Suarez is unloading with more strikes now! Okalu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Suarez!
A very excited looking Rico Suarez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalmin Maltusuri (ranked 3583 p4p, 427 weight class) and Jack Chandler (ranked 4269 p4p, 484 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chandler's choice of entrance music: Led Zeppelin - When the levee breaks. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalmin Maltusuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltusuri jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
Maltusuri is looking for a counter combo.
Chandler throws a hook but Maltusuri blocks it.
Maltusuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Maltusuri ducks down to avoid it.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltusuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Maltusuri with an uppercut!
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Maltusuri's defenses.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Maltusuri's leg but Maltusuri calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Maltusuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maltusuri on the side of the head.
Jack Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Maltusuri counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Maltusuri saw that one coming.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Maltusuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler lands a jab to the head.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Maltusuri moves away from the strike by Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Chandler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maltusuri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Maltusuri misses.
Maltusuri misses the jab.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler jabs Maltusuri right on the nose. Maltusuri blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltusuri. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Maltusuri blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Maltusuri slips a jab from Chandler.
Maltusuri lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltusuri works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Maltusuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maltusuri lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's time! Maltusuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler thows a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maltusuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Maltusuri checks it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltusuri lands a jab to the head.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maltusuri jabs at Chandler's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltusuri throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maltusuri is able to avoid easily.
Maltusuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maltusuri.
A little feinted left hand from Maltusuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Chandler misses
and Maltusuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Maltusuri slips the punch.
Maltusuri looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Maltusuri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Maltusuri's head.
Chandler scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maltusuri doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maltusuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Maltusuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Maltusuri's shoulder, as Maltusuri tries to avoid the shot.
Maltusuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltusuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Maltusuri misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it easily.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Maltusuri thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltusuri manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chandler 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.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Maltusuri.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maltusuri counters with a left and a right that stings Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltusuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Maltusuri walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Maltusuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maltusuri as he avoids it easily.
Maltusuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalmin Maltusuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maltusuri has time to react.
Maltusuri misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Maltusuri. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Maltusuri misses the shot to the body.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltusuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Maltusuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltusuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maltusuri under the eye.
Maltusuri avoids the body shot from Chandler.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltusuri misses the target.
Chandler takes a swing at Maltusuri's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler blocks a jab.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
It looked like Maltusuri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand.
Maltusuri blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltusuri.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Maltusuri moves away and avoids it.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Maltusuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltusuri staying out of range there.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Maltusuri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Maltusuri's head back.
Maltusuri checks a leg kick nicely.
Maltusuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Maltusuri moved out of range nicely.
Maltusuri ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Jeez, Kalmin Maltusuri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler cracks Maltusuri with an open hand slap.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltusuri on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalmin Maltusuri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cyrill Troy (ranked 2830 p4p, 383 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 2988 p4p, 397 weight class). Max Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrill Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Troy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Troy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power scores with a hook.
Power misses with a hook.
It looked like Troy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Power.
Troy misses with a body punch
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Troy takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Troy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power cracks Troy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Troy falls backwards against the cage. Power follows up with more strikes that drop Troy to his knees. Power keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Troy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Power!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Franks (ranked 3546 p4p, 350 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 3572 p4p, 353 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Omen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franks shoots and misses
and The Omen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Omen is fending him off so far but Franks persists. Nope, The Omen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen throws out a powerful jab.
The Omen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Omen thuds a left hand into Franks's body.
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Omen throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Omen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Omen swinging wildly here.
Jared Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen lands a jab to Franks's midsection.
The Omen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franks tries for a takedown but The Omen circles away easily
and The Omen counters with a left to the body.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Franks misses with an uppercut
and The Omen counters with a nice uppercut.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Omen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Omen connects with a crisp jab.
Franks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franks shoots in and drives through. The Omen sprawls well.
The Omen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Franks walks into a stiff left hand from The Omen.
Damien The Omen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Omen scores with a nice head shot.
The Omen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franks in his tracks.
The Omen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franks's hands.
The Omen connects with the punch.
Franks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Omen.
The Omen cracks a nice hook into Franks's ribs.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good jab.
The Omen scores with a hook.
Franks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Omen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Omen cracks Franks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Omen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Omen clobbers Franks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by The Omen.
The Omen feints with a jab and clips Franks right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Franks is sent crashing into the canvas and The Omen leaps in for the kill! Franks tries to get to his feet but The Omen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Franks is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien The Omen!
A relieved looking Damien The Omen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hatton (ranked 2540 p4p, 323 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 3751 p4p, 436 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lowe. No joy for Hatton on that attempt.
Hatton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lowe throws out a counter right but Hatton avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hatton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lowe, which made it look bad.
Lowe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton gets a takedown into half guard.
Hatton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is trying for a kimura here. Lowe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hatton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 2563 p4p, 328 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 3645 p4p, 430 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCallum scores with a jab to the body.
Klos lands a jab to McCallum's midsection.
McCallum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCallum misses with a hook to the body
and McCallum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCallum defends well and Klos ends up having to push McCallum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klos thuds his right hand into McCallum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klos connects with a body shot.
McCallum with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos misses with a body punch
and McCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCallum misses with a body punch
enabling Klos to counter with a crisp jab.
McCallum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCallum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCallum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCallum looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
McCallum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallum throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCallum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCallum stuns Klos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCallum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCallum at a distance.
Klos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCallum rather than just go for the knockout.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCallum is fending him off so far but Klos persists. Nope, McCallum circles away and we're back to standing.
Klos looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
McCallum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klos looking to score a takedown here. McCallum is defending well but Klos drives through and ends up in McCallum's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos wants to control from the top but McCallum keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos postures up and lands a big shot to McCallum's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos postures up in McCallum's guard and throws a big left but McCallum blocks it.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klos connects with a couple of short punches.
Klos wants to control from the top but McCallum keeps moving.
McCallum wants to stand and escape but Klos is having none of it.
McCallum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klos.
Klos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klos connects with a couple of short punches.
Klos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klos is in close to McCallum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klos is working McCallum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCallum's head.
Klos throwing strikes but missing.
Klos throws a strike but McCallum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klos is trying to keep McCallum in close.
Klos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCallum's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klos wants to pass the guard but McCallum is keeping the position.
Klos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCallum is wriggling around but Klos manages to pass to half guard.
Klos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCallum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallum defending well though.
Klos wants to pass to mount but McCallum is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCallum throws out a powerful jab.
Klos scores with a hook.
McCallum misses with a hook.
Klos tries for a takedown but McCallum circles away easily
and McCallum counters with a straight right hand.
Klos cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
Klos shoots in looking for a takedown but McCallum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos avoids the body shot from McCallum.
McCallum misses with a body shot.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from McCallum misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCallum looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Klos misses.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCallum misses with a wild body shot.
Klos works McCallum's body with a nice hook.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum thuds a left hand into Klos's body.
Klos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCallum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klos throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a series of strikes. Klos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klos lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCallum scores with a jab to the head.
Klos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCallum looks to land a right hand but Klos moved out of range.
McCallum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klos.
Klos misses with an uppercut
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCallum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike McCallum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Klos.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum throws a right hand that misses
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCallum tries to avoid it but Klos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCallum to the ground. McCallum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike McCallum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCallum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klos finds it's way round the side to connect with McCallum's head.
Klos punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch.
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Klos tries to clinch but McCallum moves away
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klos feints a jab promting McCallum to slip. Klos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCallum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Klos instigates a clinch.
Klos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Klos on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos digs a right hand underneath McCallum's ribcage. McCallum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCallum gets through Klos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klos lands strikes from half guard.
Klos winds up and cracks McCallum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Klos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCallum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klos throwing shots but McCallum is blocking nicely.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klos throwing shots but McCallum is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCallum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Klos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCallum moves out of range of the strikes.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos throws the left hand but McCallum avoids the punch easily.
Klos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCallum as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Klos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klos.
Klos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCallum on the side of the head.
McCallum cracks Klos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klos closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCallum counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klos moves away.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klos gets a double leg takedown into McCallum's guard.
Klos trying to move into half guard but instead McCallum has managed to sweep!
Klos wants to sweep here but McCallum controlling him for the moment.
Klos wants to improve his position but instead McCallum has moved into half guard.
Cal Klos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klos has his hands clasped together around McCallum's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos wants to improve his position but McCallum is controlling well.
Klos actively working from the bottom here.
Klos tries to roll over but McCallum keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos moves into full guard.
Klos is looking to sweep but instead, McCallum has passed into half guard.
Klos wants to improve his position but McCallum is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
A pretty intense looking Cal Klos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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