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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Caetano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caetano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caetano cracks McCallen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caetano throws a big shot that misses.
McCallen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCallen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCallen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Caetano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caetano shoots in looking for a takedown but McCallen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caetano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caetano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCallen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by McCallen.#CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Caetano has been cut.#TD#
Caetano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caetano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Caetano decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Caetano throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallen counters with a left to the body.
Caetano ducks right into an uppercut from McCallen.
McCallen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caetano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCallen's waist but McCallen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caetano off to one side.
Caetano thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCallen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caetano on the side of the head.
Caetano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McCallen misses the target.
Trevor McCallen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallen slips under a jab from Caetano.
A countering left hand to the body from McCallen misses.
Caetano shoots and misses #KD2#
and McCallen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Caetano! McCallen lets Caetano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Caetano is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Caetano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caetano ducks into an uppercut from McCallen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor McCallen!
Trevor McCallen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Galanis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galanis tests Coryatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Coryatt's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Galanis.
Coryatt throws a body punch but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Coryatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Galanis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coryatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coryatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Coryatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coryatt checks a leg kick.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coryatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
A quick step to the side and Coryatt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanis misses with a hook. Coryatt ducked under it nicely.
Galanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coryatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Galanis thuds his right hand into Coryatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Galanis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coryatt counters with a series of strikes. Galanis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coryatt is able to avoid easily.
Coryatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galanis checks a leg kick.
Galanis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coryatt can pounce on him.
Galanis jabs at Coryatt's body.
Coryatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galanis's sensitive parts.
Coryatt checks a low kick from Galanis.
Galanis motions for Coryatt to come forward. Galanis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galanis tests Coryatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coryatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coryatt throws a nice looking combination but Galanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coryatt blocks a jab.
Coryatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galanis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Coryatt staying out of range there.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coryatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body punch from Galanis.
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
Coryatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Coryatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galanis thinking.
Coryatt checks a leg kick nicely.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Galanis misses.
Galanis swats away the attempt to clinch by Coryatt.
Galanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coryatt.
Galanis misses with a lunging right hand
and Coryatt counters with a nice body shot.
Galanis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galanis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coryatt lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Coryatt.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Coryatt misses the target.
Galanis looks to land a right hand but Coryatt moved out of range.
Coryatt wants to slow Galanis down by chopping away at his legs.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Galanis ducks under and follows up with a left that Galanis also avoids with ease.#T4#
Coryatt misses with a combination
and Galanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coryatt.
Coryatt walks into a left hand.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
Galanis connects with the punch.
Coryatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galanis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Galanis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Coryatt is rocked!
Coryatt is looking to wear down Galanis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Galanis finds it's target.
Oh Coryatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Coryatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galanis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Galanis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Coryatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Galanis's corner calls for a 1-2. Galanis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coryatt punishes Galanis's body with a nice straight punch.
Coryatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Coryatt throws a right and a left that Galanis avoids nicely.
Galanis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Coryatt misses.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galanis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coryatt takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt tries to clinch up.
Galanis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galanis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galanis misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Coryatt.#T1#
Galanis throws a hook but Coryatt avoids it easily.
Coryatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanis.
Galanis cracks a nice hook into Coryatt's ribs.
Adrian Galanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coryatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Coryatt.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanis lands with a right hand.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Coryatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Good exchange - Galanis coming out on top.
Coryatt lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Galanis lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coryatt checks it well.
Coryatt throws a big counter combination but Galanis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Galanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coryatt ducks under a wild hook from Galanis.
Coryatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coryatt misses with a combination
and Coryatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Coryatt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galanis scores with a hook.
Coryatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Galanis misses with a hook. Coryatt ducked under it nicely.
Coryatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coryatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galanis misses with a hook.#T3#
Galanis throws a hook but Coryatt avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Galanis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coryatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick from Galanis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coryatt.
Galanis misses with a two punch combination.
Coryatt throws a body punch but Galanis moves out of range.
As Coryatt backs off Galanis throws a huge counter combo but Coryatt manages to avoid it all.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
A big right from Galanis misses.
A punch lands to the side of Coryatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galanis misses with a straight right. #T4#
Galanis with a nice cross.
Galanis throws the left hand but Coryatt avoids the punch easily.
Coryatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Coryatt pushes Galanis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coryatt breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Coryatt misses.
Coryatt slips a jab from Galanis.
Chris Coryatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galanis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galanis misses with a straight left.
Coryatt motions for Galanis to come forward. Coryatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coryatt dodges the punch combination from Galanis.
Coryatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Galanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Coryatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galanis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coryatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coryatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coryatt takes one to the side of the head.
Galanis throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Galanis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coryatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coryatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Coryatt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Galanis misses with an uppercut. Coryatt saw that one coming.
Coryatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galanis lands a body shot.
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Galanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coryatt.
Good leg kick by Galanis.
Galanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Coryatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coryatt fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Coryatt clinches up with Galanis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Galanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coryatt checks it well.
Galanis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coryatt counters with a left to the body.
Galanis is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Coryatt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Galanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanis checks a low kick from Coryatt.#T2#
Coryatt misses with the body kick
and Galanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galanis throws a low kick, looking for Coryatt's leg but Coryatt calmly moves out of range.
Coryatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Coryatt throws a chopping leg kick but Galanis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galanis connects with a right hand. Coryatt shakes it off.
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!
Coryatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
Galanis stuns Coryatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Galanis thumps Coryatt with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galanis.#CL#
Coryatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Coryatt tries to break the clinch but Galanis is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Galanis breaks from the clinch.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Coryatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galanis's head.
Well,Coryatt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Coryatt does no damage.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Galanis lands with a hook. Coryatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galanis lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Coryatt misses
and Galanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Galanis looks to throw the jab but Coryatt is out of range.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coryatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Coryatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galanis swings for the body but Coryatt moves out of range.
#T4#
Galanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanis lands a right hook to the body.
Coryatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galanis.
Galanis throws a front kick aimed at Coryatt's knee but Coryatt avoids it well.
Galanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coryatt.
Galanis scores with a hook to the body. Coryatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Galanis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coryatt misses the shot to the body.
Galanis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galanis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chris Coryatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Galanis.
Adrian Galanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coryatt misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galanis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Adrian Galanis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gaanja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coryatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Coryatt ducks under a wild hook from Gaanja.
Coryatt swings for the body but Gaanja moves out of range.
Gaanja was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coryatt tries to bum rush Gaanja with a series of wild strikes but Gaanja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaanja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaanja misses with a body shot.
Gaanja looks to score with a jab to the body but Coryatt is just out of range.
Gaanja with a hook.
Zalt Gaanja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaanja looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
Gaanja backing away here, and Coryatt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gaanja throws an overhand right that lands on Coryatt's shoulder, as Coryatt tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt tries to clinch but Gaanja moves out of range.
Coryatt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Gaanja misses its intended target.
Coryatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coryatt slips a straight right by Gaanja.#T1#
Coryatt moves away from the strike by Gaanja.
Gaanja lands a jab to the nose.
Gaanja connects with a nice looking jab.
Gaanja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coryatt's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gaanja takes a swing at Coryatt's ribcage but misses.
Gaanja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coryatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaanja lands an overhand right.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaanja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Coryatt is rocked!
Gaanja lands the left hand.
Coryatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaanja finish him?
Coryatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Coryatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coryatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Coryatt ducks under a wild hook from Gaanja.
Coryatt tries to land a body kick
and Coryatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A shot to the body from Gaanja misses
and Coryatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coryatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coryatt ducks right into an uppercut from Gaanja.
Gaanja avoids the body shot from Coryatt.
A big right from Gaanja misses.
Coryatt throws a nice looking combination but Gaanja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Gaanja. Beautiful body shot.
Coryatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coryatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaanja works Coryatt's body with a nice hook.
Gaanja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gaanja! Coryatt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zalt Gaanja!
During a confident post fight interview, Zalt Gaanja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from McCallen misses.
McCallen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamez.
Lamez slips a jab from McCallen.#CL#
Lamez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but McCallen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCallen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocking some punches.
McCallen digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Lamez drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallen controlling from the top position.
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez pulls McCallen in close to his closed guard and prevents McCallen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing McCallen from controlling successfully. #T1#
McCallen stopping the sweep attempt from Lamez.
McCallen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCallen is aware though and is defending well.
McCallen throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCallen 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.
Lamez pulls McCallen in close to his closed guard and prevents McCallen from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCallen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
McCallen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
McCallen 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.
Lamez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.
McCallen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCallen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCallen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallen advances to half guard.
Lamez is not content to let McCallen control the position.
Lamez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCallen controlling the action here.#T3#
Lamez is trying to get back to full guard.
McCallen trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamez.
McCallen lands a jab to the nose.
McCallen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCallen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamez under the eye.#CL#
Lamez clinches.
McCallen throws a head punch that misses.
Lamez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez. #T4#
McCallen throws a head punch that misses.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez jumps guard but McCallen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Lamez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCallen gets through Lamez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCallen misses with the head strike.
McCallen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lamez - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lamez pulls McCallen into guard.
McCallen wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCallen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lamez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCallen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCallen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McCallen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCallen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCallen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamez wants to clinch.
McCallen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamez momentarily.
Lamez moves out of range as McCallen strikes.
The fighters circling - McCallen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCallen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by McCallen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCallen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is looking to clinch.
A jab from McCallen finds it's way through Lamez's defenses. #ROC2#Lamez is rocked!
Lamez throws a sloppy body shot
and McCallen counters with a nice body shot.
McCallen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch but McCallen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Lamez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCallen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamez tries to clinch up but McCallen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamez wants to clinch up but McCallen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McCallen gets tackled into the cage by Lamez. Lamez maintains the clinch.
Lamez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCallen smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lamez clinches.
Lamez jumps guard but McCallen stands there with Lamez around his waist. Lamez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCallen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
McCallen stays in close to Lamez's body and controls the position.
McCallen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Lamez looking for a triangle here. McCallen is fighting it but it looks tight! Lamez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCallen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scottie Lamez!
An out of breath Scottie Lamez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Trevor McCallen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well Done Jason, good luck rest of the tournament.'. |
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Event:
Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Short takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCallen with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCallen lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Short shoots in and gets a takedown into McCallen's guard.
McCallen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Short.
McCallen keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
McCallen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Short on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallen is retaining full guard.
McCallen trying to control the position here. #T1#
McCallen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCallen tries to get out of the position.
Short distracts McCallen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCallen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCallen pulls Short in close to his closed guard and prevents Short from doing any damage or advancing position.
Short connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Short cracks McCallen with a solid left hand.
McCallen trying to control the position here.
McCallen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCallen controlling Short's posture.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Short is looking to work some ground and pound but McCallen has wrist control.
McCallen is trying to keep Short in close.
#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! McCallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCallen manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into McCallen's guard.
Short pushing down on McCallen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCallen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCallen is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Short prevents McCallen from improving his position.
Short is looking to advance position but McCallen won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallen defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Short closes the distance and clinches up with McCallen, looking for a takedown. Short pushes McCallen against the cage but McCallen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for McCallen.
McCallen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallen scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Short is rocked!
McCallen cracks Short with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Short tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCallen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Short is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McCallen!
After the fight, Trevor McCallen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Coryatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown.
Coryatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coryatt sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Morales has been cut.#CL#
Coryatt takes the fight into the clinch.
Morales wants a takedown.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coryatt blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coryatt.
#T1#
Morales misses with a double jab
enabling Coryatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coryatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coryatt throws a front kick aimed at Morales's knee but Morales avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from Coryatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coryatt lands with a shot to the body.
Coryatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Coryatt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
Coryatt wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Coryatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Coryatt's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coryatt as he jumps to the side.
Coryatt connects with a body shot.
Morales shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coryatt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coryatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morales.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Coryatt throws a series of strikes that have Morales backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Coryatt.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coryatt.
Coryatt swinging wildly here.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Morales ducks under and follows up with a left that Morales also avoids with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Coryatt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coryatt lands a leg kick that knocks Morales off balance momentarily.#T4#
Morales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coryatt but Coryatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coryatt tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coryatt swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Morales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Coryatt appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!#CL#
Coryatt clinches with his opponent.
Morales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coryatt prevents it.
Morales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coryatt after a bit of a struggle.
Morales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coryatt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coryatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Morales's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coryatt jabs Morales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coryatt wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coryatt can pounce on him.
Coryatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coryatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Coryatt scores with a body shot.
Chris Coryatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Coryatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales slips a jab and a cross from Coryatt.
Morales is breathing heavily.#T1#
Coryatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morales's head.
Coryatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales fails with the takedown
letting Coryatt counter with a right hand.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Morales.
Morales takes one on the button.
Coryatt wants to clinch.
Morales throws out a counter right but Coryatt avoids it with no problem.
Coryatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Coryatt rushes Morales with punches - Morales moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Morales goes down! Coryatt follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coryatt!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Coryatt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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