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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Callahan (ranked 5643 p4p, 4453 weight class) and Sega Israel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sega Israel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Israel instigates a clinch.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Callahan shrugs off.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
Callahan takes an elbow to the temple.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Callahan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Israel avoids it.
Callahan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan wants to control from the top but Israel keeps moving.
Israel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Israel wants to stand but Callahan is controlling the position.
Callahan advances to half guard.
Callahan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Israel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Callahan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel tries to buck Callahan off but Callahan takes his back!
A lull in the action here.
Callahan missing with strikes.
Callahan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Israel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Callahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Callahan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Callahan looking for the RNC.
Callahan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Callahan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Callahan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Israel is keeping busy.
Israel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Callahan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Callahan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Callahan gets tackled into the cage by Israel. Israel maintains the clinch.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Come on Israel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callahan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callahan dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Nice elbow from Israel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Callahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Callahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Callahan in his tracks for a moment.
Israel controlling the action here for a moment.
Callahan has Israel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Callahan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Israel tumbling to the mat - Callahan dives into Israel's guard.
Callahan trying to control but Israel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is looking to stand up but Israel won't let him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israel is looking to stand back up but Callahan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Israel.
Callahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Israel is not content to let Callahan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan stops Israel from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callahan is pressing down on Israel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Israel is holding on for now.
Callahan prevents Israel from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callahan gets tackled into the cage by Israel. Israel maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Israel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Callahan blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Callahan tries to pull guard but Israel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
Israel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Callahan shrugs off.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan is trying to pull guard but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Israel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Israel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Israel has Callahan up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Callahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Callahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Israel prevents it.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel stalling in the clinch.
Callahan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Israel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Callahan dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Callahan avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Callahan tries a knee to the head but Israel blocks it.
Callahan wants to break free but Israel has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Callahan jumps guard but Israel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Callahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Callahan takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Israel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Israel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Callahan in his tracks for a moment.
Sega Israel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Callahan's defenses.
Israel lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Callahan shrugs off.
Callahan wants a takedown.
Callahan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Israel uses from the top position.
Israel stopping the sweep attempt from Callahan.
Damian Callahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Callahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Callahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Israel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Callahan is tightening it up a little... Israel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Israel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Israel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Callahan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Callahan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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