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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
McCllum looks for a takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
McCllum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCllum dives in and grabs Eivind Espedal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eivind Espedal pushes down on McCllum's head and hops out.
Eivind Espedal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Eivind Espedal gets a clinch.
Eivind Espedal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCllum.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
McCllum is trying to pull guard but Eivind Espedal has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McCllum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCllum wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McCllum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eivind Espedal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eivind Espedal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eivind Espedal stops McCllum from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet. #SU#
Eivind Espedal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eivind Espedal feints a jab promting McCllum to slip. Eivind Espedal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCllum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eivind Espedal moves in looking to clinch but McCllum pushes him off.
McCllum shoots for a takedown but Eivind Espedal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
McCllum keeps the fight on the outside.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
Eivind Espedal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCllum takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCllum shoots for a takedown but Eivind Espedal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eivind Espedal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCllum.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
McCllum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eivind Espedal defends it well.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCllum.
Eivind Espedal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
McCllum gets tackled into the cage by Eivind Espedal. Eivind Espedal maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McCllum jumps into guard, dragging Eivind Espedal to the mat.
Eivind Espedal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
McCllum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eivind Espedal is aware though and is defending well.
Eivind Espedal wants to pass the guard but McCllum is keeping the position.
Eivind Espedal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SU#
Eivind Espedal gets to his feet. McCllum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCllum has his takedown stuffed
and Eivind Espedal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCllum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal circles away.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eivind Espedal as he jumps to the side.
McCllum looks winded!
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch but McCllum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.#CL#
Eivind Espedal has McCllum up against the cage in a clinch.
McCllum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eivind Espedal just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCllum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eivind Espedal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Eivind Espedal effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eivind Espedal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch up but McCllum keeps it at a distance.
Eivind Espedal is looking to clinch.
McCllum shoots in and drives through. Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
Eivind Espedal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCllum.
McCllum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal avoids it really well and circles away.
Eivind Espedal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCllum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Eivind Espedal clinches up with McCllum and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Eivind Espedal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eivind Espedal doesn't manage to clinch there - McCllum circles away.
#TD2#
McCllum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eivind Espedal was covering up waiting for the punch and McCllum finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
McCllum looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCllum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCllum trying to control but Eivind Espedal is working from the bottom.
McCllum looking to pass the guard.
McCllum wants to control from the top but Eivind Espedal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCllum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eivind Espedal avoids it really well and circles away.
Kristian Eivind Espedal is winning the standup battle so far.
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eivind Espedal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCllum shoots for a double leg takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well. He's pushed McCllum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.
McCllum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eivind Espedal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCllum somewhat.
Eivind Espedal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Eivind Espedal throws a front kick that sends McCllum stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal throws a nice head kick!
McCllum shoots in looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCllum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
McCllum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eivind Espedal to the mat! Eivind Espedal manages to get full guard.
Eivind Espedal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McCllum wants to pass the guard but Eivind Espedal is keeping the position.
McCllum pushing down on Eivind Espedal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCllum passes to side control. #SUB2#
McCllum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eivind Espedal, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eivind Espedal is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McCllum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCllum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McCllum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eivind Espedal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
McCllum is trying to get an arm triangle but Eivind Espedal is defending well.
Eivind Espedal wants to control but McCllum postures up.
Eivind Espedal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCllum can do to turn this around?
McCllum advances nicely into full mount.
McCllum controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
McCllum is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eivind Espedal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eivind Espedal! #T3#
McCllum keeping moving, preventing Eivind Espedal from controlling successfully.
McCllum wants to sweep here but Eivind Espedal controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McCllum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eivind Espedal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eivind Espedal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Remo McCllum has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Eivind Espedal decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCllum to his feet. #CL#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eivind Espedal.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a hook that snaps the head of McCllum backwards.
Eivind Espedal tries to stall but McCllum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCllum has Eivind Espedal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eivind Espedal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eivind Espedal tries to stall but McCllum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eivind Espedal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCllum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eivind Espedal to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Eivind Espedal pulls guard successfully.
Eivind Espedal looking for a sweep. Not yet Eivind Espedal, not yet.
McCllum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eivind Espedal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Eivind Espedal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCllum looks for a takedown but Eivind Espedal sprawls well.
McCllum shoots in looking for a takedown but Eivind Espedal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCllum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCllum fails with the takedown
and Eivind Espedal counters with a three punch combo that has McCllum backing up. McCllum nods at Eivind Espedal to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristian Eivind Espedal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch but McCllum moves out of range.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eivind Espedal as he jumps to the side.
Eivind Espedal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eivind Espedal but Eivind Espedal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eivind Espedal stalks McCllum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCllum's face. McCllum staggers backwards, shaken.
McCllum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Eivind Espedal. No joy for McCllum on that attempt.
No luck for McCllum with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Eivind Espedal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eivind Espedal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that half lands.
McCllum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Eivind Espedal forces McCllum back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Eivind Espedal.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eivind Espedal slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
McCllum manages to pull guard.
McCllum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCllum wants to stand and escape but Eivind Espedal is having none of it. #SU#
Eivind Espedal gets to his feet - McCllum follows without any prompting. #T2#
Eivind Espedal doesn't manage to clinch there - McCllum circles away.
#CL#
Eivind Espedal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCllum tries to score a body lock takedown but Eivind Espedal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eivind Espedal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCllum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eivind Espedal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eivind Espedal lands a right hand. #BC#
Eivind Espedal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eivind Espedal wants to clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a high kick!
McCllum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCllum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eivind Espedal tries to avoid it but McCllum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eivind Espedal to the ground. Eivind Espedal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eivind Espedal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kristian Eivind Espedal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eivind Espedal scores with a head kick.
#T3#
McCllum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eivind Espedal sprawls well. Eivind Espedal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCllum gets slowly back to his feet.
Eivind Espedal tries to clinch there but McCllum circles away.
#CL#
Eivind Espedal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eivind Espedal lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McCllum has hold of one of Eivind Espedal's legs. Eivind Espedal is fighting the takedown attempt but McCllum gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCllum trying to control the position from guard on top but Eivind Espedal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eivind Espedal controlling the position.
McCllum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eivind Espedal is keeping the position for now. #T4#
McCllum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCllum tries to free his leg and advance position but Eivind Espedal is retaining full guard.
McCllum is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eivind Espedal connects with a high kick.
McCllum goes for a double leg but Eivind Espedal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eivind Espedal continues to drive forward.
Eivind Espedal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Eivind Espedal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eivind Espedal, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Eivind Espedal!
Kristian Eivind Espedal got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Farmahini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCllum is trying to defend but Farmahini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCllum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCllum.
McCllum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Farmahini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McCllum to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Farmahini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McCllum pulls down on the head and he's put Farmahini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remo McCllum!
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Event:
FFA 9: Thunder From Down Under
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
McCllum shoots in but Mekovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mekovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCllum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Mekovic.
Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Mekovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mekovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Mekovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCllum sprawling to the canvas! McCllum rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mekovic finish him?!
#ROC#
McCllum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mekovic cracks McCllum with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCllum falls to his knees and Mekovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haris Mekovic!
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Event:
FFA 5: Rising Up
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
McCllum tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCllum 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.
McCllum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCllum off to one side.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks McCllum off balance momentarily.
McCllum has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
McCllum is rocked!
McCllum goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
McCllum is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
McCllum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
McCllum seems to have recovered his senses.
McCllum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Gonzalez.#CL#
Gonzalez clinches.
McCllum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
McCllum wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCllum looks winded!
McCllum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. McCllum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCllum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonzalez. Gonzalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
McCllum get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. McCllum stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Gonzalez runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vigorio Gonzalez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 713 Round 4
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McCllum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mother's half guard.
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#
McCllum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCllum is looking to pass Mother's guard but actually Mother recovers to full guard.
Mother wants to sweep but no luck.
Mother will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mother trying to keep a closed guard but McCllum is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum wants to pass the guard but Mother is keeping the position.#T1#
McCllum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mother manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mother lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCllum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McCllum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mother defends it easily.
McCllum is looking to stand up but Mother isn't so interested in that idea.
McCllum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCllum wants to stand and escape but Mother is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCllum has momentary wrist control but Mother slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
McCllum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mother escapes and throws McCllum's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Mother creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mother working the ground and pound from side control.
Mother in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McCllum is looking to regain half guard here but Mother keeps moving and retains side control.
Mother cracks McCllum with a big right hand but McCllum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McCllum is looking for a sweep.
McCllum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCllum regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCllum wants to sweep but no luck.
Mother wants to control from the top but McCllum keeps moving. #SUB#
McCllum looking for a guillotine here but Mother defends easily.
#T3#
Mother scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mother trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McCllum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mother gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mother trying to control but McCllum is working from the bottom.
Mother postures up and lands a big shot to McCllum's brow.
Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but McCllum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCllum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCllum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCllum wants to hit a switch here but Mother passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCllum there!
Mother looking to finish McCllum with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCllum!
Mother tries to control but McCllum wriggling away.
Mother looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mother has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCllum's face.
McCllum is working to get back to half guard.
Mother tries to control but McCllum wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mother unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Animal Mother dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mother darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mother has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCllum wants to get back to his feet.
McCllum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mother looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCllum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mother wants to free his trapped foot but McCllum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mother trying to control the action but McCllum is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum tries to get to full guard but Mother has control of the leg.
McCllum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mother's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mother's back!#SUB#
McCllum is looking for the choke from the back position but Mother is controlling his hands well.
Mother has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mother wants to control his opponent's hands but McCllum gets his hands free.
McCllum is trying to stick to Mother's back but Mother is turning into McCllum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCllum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mother.
Mother is working McCllum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCllum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mother manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McCllum wants to control from the top but Mother keeps moving.
Mother keeping full guard, as McCllum tries to pass. #SUB#
McCllum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mother is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mother has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mother content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Mother chips away with some ground and pound.
McCllum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mother is one step ahead there.
McCllum wants to stand up but Mother is controlling him.
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet.
Mother's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mother is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mother scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mother stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCllum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mother lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
McCllum is wriggling around but Mother manages to pass to half guard.
McCllum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCllum 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.
Mother keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCllum's head.
Mother preventing the sweep.
McCllum keeping moving, preventing Mother from controlling successfully.
McCllum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mother puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Animal Mother has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mother trying to control from half guard but McCllum is working away.
Mother is looking to stall here but McCllum recovers full guard. #T4#
Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but McCllum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mother's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
McCllum working for a triangle but Mother defends it easily.
Mother slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mother works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Animal Mother 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCllum shoots and misses #TD2#
and Mother counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mother. #SUB#
McCllum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mother seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
McCllum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCllum 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mother content to stall in guard here.
McCllum wants to stand up but Mother is controlling him. #T1#
Mother stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCllum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCllum is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McCllum looking to sit in guard and control but Mother gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCllum looking for a sweep. Not yet McCllum, not yet.
Mother lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mother pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCllum is keeping the position for now.
Mother pushing down on McCllum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Animal Mother is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McCllum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mother prevents McCllum from improving his position.
Mother content to control rather than advance.
McCllum manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
McCllum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mother defends well.
McCllum wants to stand and escape but Mother is having none of it. #T3#
Mother showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
McCllum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mother is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCllum.
Mother staying calm.
McCllum is looking to reverse the position.
McCllum is being controlled here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCllum is trying to get back to his feet.
McCllum tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mother gets to mount! McCllum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mother controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCllum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Animal Mother comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mother 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Animal Mother!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Animal Mother!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Animal Mother!
Animal Mother wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 713 Round 3
Date: Dec 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McCllum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCllum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pommi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCllum on the ground.#SUB2#
McCllum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pommi can't keep his opponent in guard - McCllum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Pommi is defending against the submission attempts here by McCllum.
#SUB2#
McCllum wants to work for an arm triangle but Pommi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum works his way into side control. #SUB2#
McCllum tries for a kimura but Pommi is defending well. #T1#
McCllum tries to advance to mount but Pommi denies him.
McCllum is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pommi's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCllum has hold of Pommi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pommi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McCllum cranks the arm and Pommi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pommi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Remo McCllum!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 713 Round 2
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hitman gets caught napping as McCllum dives in and scores a takedown. Hitman manages to retain guard.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
McCllum stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCllum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCllum shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
McCllum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hitman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hitman's guard now, I'm sure.
McCllum advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCllum not doing much here.
McCllum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCllum on the ground.
Hitman taking some punishment here, with McCllum in his half guard.
McCllum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCllum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McCllum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hitman is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCllum is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCllum lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCllum controlling the action here. #SU2#
McCllum stands up and beckons Hitman to join him on the feet.
McCllum looks for a takedown but Hitman sprawls well.
Hitman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCllum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitman tries to avoid it but McCllum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitman to the ground. Hitman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harold Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Hitman cracks McCllum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hitman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hitman lands with an uppercut that bounces McCllum off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Hitman.
Nice straight punches there by Hitman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitman.#ROC#
McCllum is rocked!
Hitman lands a jab to the nose.
McCllum is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitman finish him?#T3##TD2#
McCllum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCllum trying to control the pace.
Hitman pushes McCllum off looking to stand but McCllum dives back in and keeps control.
McCllum seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
McCllum stands up out of the half guard.
McCllum shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitman sprawls well. He's pushed McCllum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCllum goes for a double leg but Hitman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitman continues to drive forward.#TD2#
McCllum gets the takedown into side control.
McCllum just content to control the position.
Hitman tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hitman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
McCllum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitman is in a horrible position here. McCllum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCllum controlling from the full mount.
McCllum thowing shots but they're missing.
McCllum controlling the position easily from mount.
McCllum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hitman's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remo McCllum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCllum fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Hitman does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Hitman.
Hitman lands a jab to the nose.
McCllum shoots in and drives through. Hitman sprawls well.
Harold Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Hitman lands with a cross.
McCllum with a poor takedown
and Hitman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCllum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hitman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
McCllum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hitman has left one of his arms exposed and McCllum doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hitman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remo McCllum!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 713 Round 1
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McCllum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
McCllum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pommi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pommi's guard now, I'm sure.
Pommi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCllum controls the pace.
McCllum wants to control from the top but Pommi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pommi controls McCllum momentarily but McCllum frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pommi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCllum is aware though and is defending well.
McCllum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McCllum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pommi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCllum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCllum throws a strike aimed at the side of Pommi's head but Pommi avoids it well.
Pommi is not content to let McCllum control the position.
Pommi is letting McCllum control him for a moment. #T2#
Pommi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCllum tries to stand but Pommi is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pommi is looking for a sweep.
McCllum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCllum wants to stand but Pommi is controlling his arm.
Pommi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
McCllum controls the position from side control.
McCllum working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McCllum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCllum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCllum working away.
McCllum tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McCllum tries to advance to mount but Pommi denies him. #T4#
McCllum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pommi is avoiding damage well.
Pommi is being controlled here.
McCllum is looking to take a break and control but Pommi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCllum taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCllum working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo McCllum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
McCllum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCllum works his way into side control.
McCllum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pommi keeps working.
Pommi is trying to escape the position but McCllum is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pommi keeps working.
McCllum staying calm.#T1#
An elbow from McCllum crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Pommi's face as McCllum controls the position.
Pommi struggling a bit here.
McCllum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCllum tries to stand but Pommi is controlling his head.
McCllum is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pommi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pommi wants to control but McCllum postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCllum shoots in looking for a takedown. Pommi tries to sprawl out of it but McCllum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pommi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
McCllum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Pommi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pommi trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Pommi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCllum pulls his head out easily.
Pommi wants to control but McCllum is keeping busy.
Remo McCllum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCllum wants to take a breather but Pommi is having none of it.
McCllum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCllum is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pommi manages to get to full guard.
McCllum 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.
McCllum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCllum trying to control but Pommi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Pommi gets caught flat footed, as McCllum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCllum throwing strikes from guard but Pommi blocks nicely.
McCllum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pommi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCllum.
McCllum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pommi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pommi controls McCllum momentarily but McCllum frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo McCllum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McCllum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCllum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCllum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCllum working Pommi over with strikes.
McCllum is keen to just control but Pommi is a slippery customer.#T1#
Pommi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCllum.
McCllum with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pommi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCllum wants to control from the top but Pommi keeps moving.
McCllum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pommi can do to turn this around?
McCllum controlling from the top position.
McCllum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pommi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCllum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pommi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pommi working for a triangle but McCllum defends it easily.
McCllum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
McCllum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pommi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pommi lands a jab to the nose.
Remo McCllum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McCllum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pommi to the ground. McCllum is now in Pommi's guard.
Pommi working a defensive guard here.
McCllum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCllum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCllum pushes down on Pommi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCllum is taking a breather. Pommi 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.#T4#
McCllum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pommi's head.
McCllum wants to take a breather but Pommi is having none of it.
McCllum controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCllum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pommi keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCllum controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remo McCllum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCllum, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Remo McCllum!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Remo McCllum!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Remo McCllum!
Remo McCllum wins by unanimous decision!
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