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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Caballero Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calavar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Caballero Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Calavar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caballero Rojo misses with the combination.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a straight right hand.
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch.
Calavar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caballero Rojo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calavars head.
Caballero Rojo keeps control of Calavar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caballero Rojo scores with a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caballero Rojo is looking to control Calavar's arms but Calavar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caballero Rojo has his back to the ropes.
Caballero Rojo looking to throw knees to the head but Calavar is blocking nicely.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
Caballero Rojo lands a nice knee to the body.
Calavar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caballero Rojo tries a knee to the head but Calavar blocks it.
Caballero Rojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caballero Rojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calavar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caballero Rojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
Caballero Rojo tries a knee to the head but Calavar blocks it.
Good body shot from Caballero Rojo.
Caballero Rojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calavar blocks it with crossed arms.
Calavar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caballero Rojo with a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo lands a knee to the head.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
Caballero Rojo with a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caballero Rojo as Calavar tries to tie him up.
Caballero Rojo stalling against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calavar keeps the fight on the outside.
Caballero Rojo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caballero Rojo is breathing heavily.
Calavar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caballero Rojo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calavar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caballero Rojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calavar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo counters with a two punch combo.
Calavar throws a right hand that Caballero Rojo ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero Rojo also avoids with ease.
Jack Calavar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calavar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calavar works over Caballero Rojo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calavar misses with a double jab
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
Calavar working hard to break the clinch.
Calavar being controlled against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Calavar avoids the damage to the body.
Caballero Rojo has Calavar pressed against the ropes, preventing Calavar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caballero Rojo throws an elbow that misses.
Calavar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo misses with the head strike.
Calavar can't break the clinch.
Caballero Rojo taking a breather.
Caballero Rojo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caballero Rojo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calavar's efforts to push away.
Caballero Rojo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calavar's efforts to push away.
Caballero Rojo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Calavar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calavar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caballero Rojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Calavar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calavar checks a low kick from Caballero Rojo.
Calavar looks to land a combination but Caballero Rojo avoids it well.
Calavar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calavar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab from Calavar.
Calavar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caballero Rojo closes the distance and clinches.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
Caballero Rojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calavar misses with a double jab
and Caballero Rojo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caballero Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch but Caballero Rojo keeps him there for the moment.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Caballero Rojo has Calavar pressed against the ropes, preventing Calavar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caballero Rojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caballero Rojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caballero Rojo doesn't manage to clinch there - Calavar circles away.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caballero Rojo clinches with his opponent.
Caballero Rojo misses with a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo misses with a punch to the body.
Calavar managing to block the knees to the body from Caballero Rojo.
Calavar is trying to break free.
Caballero Rojo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calavar's efforts to push away.
Caballero Rojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calavar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calavar scores with a one two! Caballero Rojo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caballero Rojo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters with a head kick.
Miguel Caballero Rojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Calavar.
Calavar misses with a double jab
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calavar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calavar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caballero Rojo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calavar takes an elbow to the temple.
Caballero Rojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caballero Rojo looking to stall.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calavar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Calavar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Calavar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a body kick that stops Calavar in his tracks momentarily.
Calavar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
The is referee keeping an eye on Caballero Rojo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caballero Rojo prevents Calavar from breaking the clinch.
Caballero Rojo with a knee to the head.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
Caballero Rojo manages to break the clinch.
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Caballero Rojo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caballero Rojo tries to stall but Calavar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caballero Rojo keeps control of Calavar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caballero Rojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Calavar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caballero Rojo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo manages to break the clinch.
Jack Calavar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caballero Rojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Calavar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caballero Rojo has Calavar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Calavar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo taking a breather.
Caballero Rojo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calavars head.
Caballero Rojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caballero Rojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Calavar both land. Nice combination.
Calavar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calavar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calavar throws a nice looking combination but Caballero Rojo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calavar keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Calavar both land. Nice combination.
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo lands a glancing blow to the side of Calavar's head.
Caballero Rojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calavar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caballero Rojo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calavar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calavar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
Caballero Rojo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Caballero Rojo breaks from the clinch.
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
Caballero Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calavar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caballero Rojo looking to throw knees to the head but Calavar is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calavar wants to break free but Caballero Rojo has control.
Calavar is trying to force a seperation but Caballero Rojo has the dominant position.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling him.
Caballero Rojo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caballero Rojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calavar throws a looping overhand right but Caballero Rojo ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Caballero Rojo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calavar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caballero Rojo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caballero Rojo throws a head kick but Calavar moves out of range.
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a head kick.
Caballero Rojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calavar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters by clinching up.
Calavar working hard to break the clinch.
Caballero Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but Calavar blocks with his arms.
Calavar managing to block the knees to the body from Caballero Rojo.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
Calavar wants to break free but Caballero Rojo has control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caballero Rojo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo looking to stall.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calavar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
Caballero Rojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calavar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caballero Rojo has Calavar pressed against the ropes, preventing Calavar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caballero Rojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caballero Rojo walks into a jab.
Calavar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caballero Rojo counters with a two punch combo.
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calavar throws a series of punches but Caballero Rojo avoids them all with ease.
Caballero Rojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caballero Rojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calavar as Caballero Rojo tries to tie him up.
Calavar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo stalling in the clinch but Calavar improves position.
Calavar tries to circle away but Caballero Rojo has him pinned against the ropes.
Calavar is looking to break free of the clinch but Caballero Rojo has double underhooks.
Calavar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calavar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caballero Rojo lands a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calavar is keeping busy.
Calavar wants to get back to striking at distance but Caballero Rojo won't allow it.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling him.
Caballero Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but Calavar blocks with his arms.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo has him pressed against the ropes.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling him.
Calavar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo misses with a knee strike.
Caballero Rojo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo has Calavar pressed against the ropes, preventing Calavar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caballero Rojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calavar avoids it.
Calavar can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Caballero Rojo had his way with Jack Calavar in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calavar throws a combination that misses
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch.
Caballero Rojo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calavar is defending well for now.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch but Caballero Rojo keeps him there for the moment.
Calavar wants to get back to striking at distance but Caballero Rojo won't allow it.
Calavar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calavar wants to break free but Caballero Rojo has control.
Calavar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caballero Rojo lands an elbow that stopped Calavar in his tracks for a moment.
Caballero Rojo lands a left hand.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Caballero Rojo.
Calavar tries to circle away but Caballero Rojo has him pinned against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caballero Rojo stalling in the clinch but Calavar improves position.
Caballero Rojo lands an elbow just above Calavar 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calavar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caballero Rojo taking a breather.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Calavar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caballero Rojo has him pressed against the ropes.
Calavar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caballero Rojo crunches a lovely knee into Calavar's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero Rojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calavar misses with a combination
and Caballero Rojo counters by clinching up.
Caballero Rojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calavar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calavar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caballero Rojo darts in and clinches Calavar up against the ropes.
Caballero Rojo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caballero Rojo with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caballero Rojo.
Calavar tries to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling the position.
Caballero Rojo lands a nice elbow.
Caballero Rojo missing with knees to the body.
Calavar can't break the clinch.
Caballero Rojo looking to stall.
Calavar tries to break free but Caballero Rojo pushes him back against the ropes.
Calavar is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calavar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calavar breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Calavar misses.
A lazy left from Caballero Rojo finds it's target.
Calavar misses with a double jab
and Caballero Rojo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero Rojo.
Caballero Rojo scores with a knee to the head.
Caballero Rojo manages to break the clinch.
Calavar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caballero Rojo counters with a straight right hand.
Calavar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caballero Rojo forces Calavar back against the ropes and clinches.
Caballero Rojo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calavars head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calavar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo has him pressed against the ropes.
Calavar is trying to break the clinch but Caballero Rojo is controlling him.
Caballero Rojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caballero Rojo pushes Calavar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Caballero Rojo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caballero Rojo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Caballero Rojo!
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