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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Calhoun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Calhoun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Surey.
Surey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calhoun moves away.
Surey throws a jab when Calhoun was well out of range.
Calhoun throwing a counter right hand but Surey manages to avoid it.
Calhoun throws a leg kick but Surey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Calhoun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calhoun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surey's waist but Surey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calhoun off to one side.
Calhoun throws a hook but Surey blocks it.
Calhoun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calhoun lands a really nice looking cross but Surey seems unphased.
Surey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calhoun goes for a double leg but Surey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Surey continues to drive forward.
Calhoun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surey's waist but Surey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calhoun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Surey finds it's target.
Calhoun lands the left hand.
Calhoun slips under a jab from Surey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calhoun. #CL2#
Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Surey. Surey maintains the clinch.
Surey pushes Calhoun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calhoun tries to pull guard but Surey holds him up against the cage and eventually Calhoun drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Surey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Surey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Surey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Surey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Surey.
Calhoun tries to stall but Surey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Surey gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Calhoun is rocked!
Surey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Calhoun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surey throws a punch but it's blocked by Calhoun.
Surey throws a head punch that misses.
Surey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Surey misses with the head strike.
Surey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Surey misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calhoun.
Surey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Surey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calhoun seems to have got his legs back now.
Surey lands a right hand.
Calhoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Surey unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Calhoun! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Surey is unloading with more strikes now! Calhoun drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Surey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Calhoun shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calhoun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore moves to clinch but Calhoun breaks away
enabling Calhoun to counter with a crisp jab.
Calhoun throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Calhoun shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore looks for a takedown but Calhoun sprawls well.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calvin Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Calhoun.
Calhoun shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Calhoun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moore did well to prevent Calhoun getting side control.#SUB2#
Calhoun maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Calhoun has cracked it and Moore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Calhoun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Calhoun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Calhoun swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Calhoun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Stewart lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun has his hands on Stewart's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart pushing down on Calhoun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calhoun is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB2#
Calhoun is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewart.
#SUB2#
Stewart is working for a kimura but Calhoun is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Stewart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calhoun has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stewart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Calhoun defending well. #SUB2#
Stewart is looking for submissions but instead, Calhoun has regained full guard.
Calhoun will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calhoun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Calhoun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stewart is pushing down on Calhoun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calhoun is fighting to maintain full guard but Stewart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calhoun moves into full guard.
Calhoun lands a decent punch to the body there.
Calhoun wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
Calhoun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Stewart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calhoun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calhoun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calhoun! #REVR#
Calhoun advances to mount.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Calhoun is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Calhoun controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Calhoun will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Calhoun lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well. #TD2#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Calhoun manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Calhoun slips a jab from Stewart.
Decent striking displayed by Calhoun there.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Calhoun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stewart leaves Calhoun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Calhoun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brian Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Calhoun misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calhoun.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calhoun throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calhoun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
A jab from Calhoun misses.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun lands a jab to Stewart's midsection.
Stewart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Stewart.
Stewart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calhoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Calhoun misses with a double jab.
Calhoun tries to score with a low kick but Stewart moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Calhoun #TD2#
and Stewart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calhoun's guard.#SUB#
Calhoun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brian Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Stewart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calhoun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calhoun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calhoun! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Calhoun stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Calhoun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stewart looking for a sweep but Calhoun has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stewart tries to improve his position but instead Calhoun has taken his back!
Calhoun keeps control of the position as Stewart tries to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Calhoun is looking for the choke from the back position but Stewart is controlling his hands well.
Calhoun keeps control of the position easily here as Stewart tries to buck him off.
Calhoun lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Stewart tries to escape but Calhoun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Calhoun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Calhoun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calhoun showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calhoun lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Stewart with the active half guard here but Calhoun passes nicely into side control.
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart regains half guard.
Calhoun passes to full mount!
Stewart is looking to improve his position but Calhoun isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Stewart looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Calhoun connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stewart to escape the position.
Calhoun lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Calhoun scores with strikes from the back.
Stewart rolls, trying to escape but Calhoun keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Stewart showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Calhoun has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stewart's body.
I really don't envy Stewart right now.
Calhoun is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Calhoun controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Stewart's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Calhoun just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stewart tries to roll but Calhoun sticks to his back.
#T3#
Calhoun trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stewart doesn't escape. #SUB#
Calhoun is persistently looking for the submission but Stewart is defending it well.
Stewart turns into Calhoun and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Stewart drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stewart seems to have locked his on tight now - Calhoun screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stewart, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Noah Stewart!
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Event:
AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Calhoun dives in and grabs Panda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes down on Calhoun's head and hops out.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panda as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun dodges the punch combination from Panda.
Brian Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calhoun.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Panda stuffs the takedown attempt from Calhoun. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Panda.
Panda dips to his left and cracks Calhoun with an uppercut!
Panda throws a series of punches but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun tries for a takedown but Panda circles away easily
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calhoun throws a big counter combination but Panda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Calhoun fails with a takedown attempt.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Calhoun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calhoun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panda as he jumps to the side.
Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Calhoun has his takedown stuffed
enabling Panda to counter with a crisp jab.
Panda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calhoun fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Panda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Calhoun fails with the takedown
enabling Panda to counter with a crisp jab.
Calhoun looks for the body kick but Panda saw that one coming.
Panda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panda lands a jab to Calhoun's midsection.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun misses with a takedown
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away.
Calhoun wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Panda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panda as he avoids it easily.
Calhoun has a takedown stuffed.
Calhoun takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardis Panda 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.
#R2#
Panda tries to bum rush Calhoun with a series of wild strikes but Calhoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Panda throws a nice looking combination but Calhoun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calhoun dives in for a single leg takedown but Panda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calhoun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Panda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calhoun moves in looking to clinch but Panda pushes him off.
Panda unleashes a big counter combination but Calhoun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Panda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda misses with a double jab.
Calhoun closes the distance but Panda moves to the side
and Panda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Calhoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Panda kicks off Calhoun and gets to his feet.
Calhoun looks to clinch
and Panda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Calhoun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panda back to the cage. Calhoun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Panda looks to land a combination but Calhoun avoids it well.
Calhoun has his takedown stuffed
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calhoun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panda defends it nicely.
Hardis Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calhoun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panda counters with a three punch combo that has Calhoun backing up. Calhoun nods at Panda to acknowledge the strikes.
Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calhoun swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Calhoun with a poor takedown
and Panda counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Calhoun! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hardis Panda!
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Calhoun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Starman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starman tries to get out of the position.
Calhoun taking a break here but Starman is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starman defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun stops Starman from getting back to his feet.
Starman is not content to let Calhoun control the position.
Calhoun might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Starman tries to get to full guard but Calhoun has control of the leg.
Calhoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Starman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calhoun won't be happy with that.
Calhoun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Starman connects with a decent elbow.
Starman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calhoun is looking for a sweep.
Starman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Starman taking a break here but Calhoun is having none of it and regains half guard. #ES2#
Calhoun kicks off Starman and gets to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Calhoun.
Brian Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Calhoun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starman to the ground. Calhoun is now in Starman's guard.
Calhoun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
Starman is pulling down on Calhoun's head. It's preventing any offense from Calhoun, at least for the moment.#T3#
Starman wants to sweep but no luck.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starman is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Calhoun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Starman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Starman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Starman connects with a nice short shot to Calhoun's temple.
Starman passes into side control, despite Calhoun's attempt to control the position.
Starman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Calhoun tries to clinch but Starman moves away
and Starman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starman lands an overhand right.
Starman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Starman throwing a counter right hand but Calhoun manages to avoid it.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calhoun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman goes for a double leg but Calhoun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calhoun continues to drive forward.
Calhoun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Starman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calhoun!#ES2#
Calhoun sneaks out the side door and pushes Starman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1##TD#
Starman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calhoun is pressing down on Starman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calhoun working a defensive guard here.
Starman throws an elbow that misses. Calhoun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starman's guard. Nice move by Calhoun!#REVB#
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calhoun on the ground.
Starman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Starman wants to improve his position but instead Calhoun has moved into half guard.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman manages to get to full guard.
Calhoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Starman is controlling Calhoun's posture.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Calhoun stands up and waves to Starman to follow him. #TD#
Calhoun gets caught flat footed, as Starman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Starman postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Calhoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calhoun wants to sweep here but Starman controlling him for the moment.
Starman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Starman wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Calhoun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Starman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starman with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Calhoun is trying to hold Starman in close to prevent damage but Starman has managed to pass into half guard.
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 John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Starman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Calhoun quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Starman.
Calhoun is trying to control but can't.
Starman throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.
Starman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
Starman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Starman trying to control but Calhoun is having none of it. #T1#
Starman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calhoun looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Starman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Calhoun is rocked!
Starman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Calhoun wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Starman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Starman!
John Starman gave a mention to WarHorse Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick and Sobolev moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sobolev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calhoun is looking to take a break and control but Sobolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobolev is pushing Calhoun's head away, looking to escape. Calhoun manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Calhoun crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calhoun off and has taken his back!
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet.
Sobolev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Calhoun trying to control the position but Sobolev manages to sink in the hooks.
Sobolev misses with a punch to the head.
Sobolev missing with punches from the back.
Calhoun can't escape the position.
#T1#
Sobolev misses with a punch to the head.
Sobolev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Calhoun covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Calhoun is in bad spot here.
Sobolev is not going to allow Calhoun to sit and survive in this position.
Even with his hooks in, Sobolev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Calhoun trying to control but not successfully.
Sobolev punches the canvas rather than the man.
Calhoun manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Sobolev is now in side control.
Calhoun wants to control but Sobolev postures up.#T2#
Calhoun regains half guard.
Calhoun wants to get back to full guard.
Sobolev thows a huge punch but Calhoun dodges it nicely.
Sobolev throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.
Calhoun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobolev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses.
Calhoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calhoun seems keen to control Sobolev's posture.#SUB2#
Calhoun is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sobolev throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Calhoun's body to avoid the submission. Calhoun has instead reached around Sobolev's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Calhoun arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Calhoun!
Jury Sobolev spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck my opponent i want rematch'.
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