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IFA 7: Beach Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganon Allstrander (ranked 5188 p4p, 25050 weight class) and Mahjid Salazar (ranked 474 p4p, 541 weight class). Ganon Allstrander has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ganon Allstrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mahjid Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allstrander is trying to pull guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allstrander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salazar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allstrander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salazar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salazar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allstrander.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allstrander looks to land a left hand but Salazar moved out of range nicely.
Allstrander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstrander tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allstrander darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns Allstrander into the cage.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander is breathing heavily.
Allstrander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allstrander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar working hard to break the clinch.
Allstrander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allstrander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salazar is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allstrander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allstrander tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstrander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.
Allstrander misses with a head kick.
Salazar feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Salazar. No joy for Allstrander on that attempt.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allstrander shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allstrander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Allstrander backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allstrander shoots in and drives through. Salazar sprawls well.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander misses with a low kick.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Allstrander.
Allstrander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allstrander shoots in for a double leg but Salazar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allstrander fails with the takedown.
Allstrander throws a right and a left that Salazar avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allstrander misses with a takedown attempt
and Salazar counters with a single leg into guard. Allstrander didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Allstrander is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahjid Salazar dominated that round.
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.
Allstrander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allstrander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allstrander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allstrander is staying active underneath Salazar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salazar is looking to stall here but Allstrander recovers full guard.
Salazar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allstrander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allstrander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allstrander keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar throws an elbow that misses. Allstrander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salazar's guard. Nice move by Allstrander!
Allstrander stopping the sweep attempt from Salazar.
Salazar trying to keep a closed guard but Allstrander is proving a slippery customer.
Allstrander wants to pass the guard but Salazar is keeping the position.
Salazar is controlling Allstrander's posture.
Salazar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salazar 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.
Salazar can't keep his opponent in guard - Allstrander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allstrander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salazar is looking to control Allstrander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salazar avoid being mounted?
Allstrander seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to get to full guard but Allstrander has control of the leg.
Salazar won't allow Allstrander to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allstrander lands a high kick!
Allstrander fails with a takedown attempt.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.
Ganon Allstrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allstrander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allstrander somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Allstrander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allstrander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allstrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allstrander dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salazar feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ganon Allstrander will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Allstrander fails to land with a series of punches.
Salazar with the counter takedown but Allstrander avoids it easily.
Allstrander moves into range and clinches up with Salazar.
Salazar wants to break free but Allstrander has control.
A frustrated look appears on Allstrander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allstrander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salazar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allstrander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Allstrander is trying to break the clinch but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Salazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allstrander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Allstrander fails to land the takedown.
Salazar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganon Allstrander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Allstrander is predictable there
and Salazar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allstrander's guard.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Salazar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Allstrander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allstrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allstrander keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allstrander shoots in but no luck this time.
Allstrander throws a front kick that sends Salazar stumbling back into the cage.
Allstrander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allstrander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Salazar tries to counter it with a takedown but Allstrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allstrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allstrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allstrander tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Allstrander throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salazar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allstrander defends it well.
Allstrander misses with a takedown attempt
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allstrander won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Salazar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Salazar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Allstrander is trying to get back to half guard.
Salazar misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allstrander is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
Allstrander on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Allstrander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allstrander is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
Salazar tries to score with some ground and pound. Allstrander controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar trying to control the position but Allstrander is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahjid Salazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salazar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahjid Salazar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Moma Jr (ranked 4577 p4p, 25013 weight class) and Jordan Sandoval (ranked 438 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Moma Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval throws a right hand that misses
and Moma Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moma Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Moma Jr 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.
Moma Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Sandoval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moma Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moma Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Moma Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandoval throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moma Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 Sandoval is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval can't keep his opponent in guard - Moma Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moma Jr drops an elbow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval is still in real trouble! Can Moma Jr finish him?
Moma Jr unloads with some huge strikes here! Sandoval is out! Moma Jr wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Moma Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liu Xan (ranked 3208 p4p, 24714 weight class) and Jonah Morah (ranked 269 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liu Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Morah!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morah misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Xan scores with a nice strike.
Morah closes the distance but Xan moves to the side
and Xan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xan avoids the body shot from Morah.
Morah misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Morah misses
and Xan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morah throws a combination that misses
and Xan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Xan.
Xan misses with a double jab.
Morah swings for the body but Xan moves out of range.
Xan fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xan cracks Morah with an open hand slap.
Morah darts in looking for a takedown but Xan gets double underhooks and turns Morah into the cage.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Xan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xan lands a nice shot that snaps Morah's head back.
Morah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xan sprawls well initially but Morah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morah.
Morah controlling the action here.
Xan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xan.
Xan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morah throws a big right hand that misses.
Morah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morah throwing strikes but missing.
Morah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morah is sitting in close to Xan's body. Xan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liu Xan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stec Scub (ranked 4079 p4p, 5276 weight class) and Demetrius Cuevas (ranked 415 p4p, 479 weight class). Stec Scub could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Demetrius Cuevas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stec Scub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scub bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuevas's head backwards.
Cuevas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Scub just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Cuevas has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stec Scub!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sava Grujic (ranked 3157 p4p, 5292 weight class) and Spunk Guzzler (ranked 267 p4p, 341 weight class). Grujic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oj Alija, aljo (Hey, Alija Aljo!). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Grujic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spunk Guzzler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grujic darts in and clinches Guzzler up against the cage.
Grujic prevents the takedown attempt.
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guzzler.
A head punch on the inside from Grujic fails to land.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grujic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guzzler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grujic after a bit of a struggle.
Guzzler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guzzler backwards.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guzzler backwards.
Still in the clinch, Grujic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Guzzler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grujic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sava Grujic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spunk Guzzler.
Grujic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzzler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guzzler is looking to take a break and control but Grujic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grujic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guzzler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grujic is trying to escape the position but Guzzler is controlling the position.
Guzzler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grujic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Guzzler yanks on the arm and Grujic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Guzzler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spunk Guzzler!
Spunk Guzzler is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Spunk Guzzler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just sat on this little boys face.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Parker (ranked 2554 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Ryan McCallum (ranked 300 p4p, 351 weight class). Samuel Parker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan McCallum's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCallum lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McCallum there.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCallum throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but McCallum breaks away and moves out of range.
McCallum clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
McCallum blocks the elbow strike.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
McCallum blocks an elbow strike.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but McCallum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging McCallum to the mat.
McCallum is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCallum stands and steps away. Parker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCallum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Samuel Parker's cut is getting worse.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCallum letting Parker take a breather here.
McCallum is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Ryan McCallum has been cut.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCallum walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to clinch there but McCallum circles away.
McCallum tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCallum lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
A jab from McCallum finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Samuel Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCallum lands with a right hand.
McCallum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from McCallum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Jeez, Samuel Parker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCallum manages to circle out of the way.
Parker tries a low kick but McCallum avoids it.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCallum.
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum looks winded!
McCallum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker moves into the clinch.
McCallum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCallum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCallum takes a step back to recover.
Ryan McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCallum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCallum is working the combinations to good effect here.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab.
McCallum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCallum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum swinging wildly here.
McCallum is breathing heavily.
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCallum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCallum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by McCallum and move into the clinch.
McCallum lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker tries to move into range but McCallum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCallum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
McCallum misses with a double jab
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McCallum frees his head nicely. Oh but Parker has switched to an armbar! McCallum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Parker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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