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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave. Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from MacCallum. No joy for Ricard on that attempt.
Ricard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacCallum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Ricard does no damage.
MacCallum throws a head kick that misses.
MacCallum doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricard circles away.
Ricard throws a nice looking combination but MacCallum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacCallum.
Ricard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard throws a right and a left that MacCallum avoids nicely.
MacCallum delivers a nice body kick.
Ricard looks gassed!
MacCallum fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacCallum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricard if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacCallum throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
MacCallum moves in looking to clinch but Ricard pushes him off.
MacCallum scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum moves into the clinch successfully.
MacCallum breaks from the clinch.
MacCallum rushes Ricard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.
MacCallum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ricard in his tracks.
MacCallum looks to land a combination but Ricard avoids it well.
MacCallum throws a right hand that Ricard ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricard also avoids with ease.
Angus MacCallum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacCallum misses with a two punch combination.
MacCallum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ricard looks to land a combination but MacCallum avoids it well.
MacCallum closes the distance and clinches.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacCallum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and MacCallum moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum keeps control of Ricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacCallum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacCallum lunges at Ricard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricard's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard tries to clinch up
and MacCallum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from MacCallum finds it's way through Ricard's defenses.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCallum's waist but MacCallum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
No joy there for MacCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ricard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacCallum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angus MacCallum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.
MacCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard walks into a jab.
MacCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacCallum tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and MacCallum moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricard.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch but MacCallum keeps him there for the moment.
Ricard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricard is looking to break free of the clinch but MacCallum has double underhooks.
Ricard breaks the clinch.
MacCallum throws a right hand that Ricard ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricard also avoids with ease.
MacCallum scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
MacCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacCallum moves into the clinch.
Ricard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacCallum swinging wildly here.
MacCallum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricard momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacCallum counters by moving into the clinch.
Ricard tries to circle away but MacCallum has him pinned against the cage.
MacCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacCallum instigates a clinch.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum scores with a jab to the body.
MacCallum cracks Ricard with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacCallum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacCallum scores with a jab to the body.
MacCallum moves into the clinch.
MacCallum breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ricard tries for a takedown but MacCallum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCallum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacCallum to the mat! MacCallum manages to get full guard.
Ricard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacCallum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Ricard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ricard throws a combination that misses
and MacCallum counters with a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacCallum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacCallum throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Ricard throws a series of punches but MacCallum moves out of range.
MacCallum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacCallum.
Angus MacCallum is winning the standup battle so far.
MacCallum scores with a punch to the head.
MacCallum closes the distance and clinches.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCallum scores with a leg kick.
MacCallum connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from MacCallum.
MacCallum pushes Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard misses with a combination
and MacCallum counters with a low kick, right behind Ricard 's knee.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from MacCallum.
Angus MacCallum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacCallum tries to avoid it but Ricard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacCallum to the ground. MacCallum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricard circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacCallum lands the left hand.
MacCallum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacCallum scores with a one two! Ricard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacCallum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricard can do to turn this around?
Ricard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacCallum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ricard stalks MacCallum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacCallum's face. MacCallum staggers backwards, shaken.
MacCallum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ricard clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ricard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Good exchange - MacCallum coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacCallum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacCallum.
Ricard looking for a takedown.
Angus MacCallum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.
Ricard is trying to break the clinch but MacCallum is controlling him.
MacCallum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard darts in trying to clinch
and MacCallum counters with a head kick.
MacCallum scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricard should have avoided that one.
Ricard stalks MacCallum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacCallum's face. MacCallum staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Angus MacCallum has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricard throws a series of punches but MacCallum avoids them all with ease.
Ricard misses with a takedown
and MacCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard misses with a double jab
and MacCallum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Ricard does no damage.
MacCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard looks to land a combination but MacCallum avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacCallum, as that shot connected.
MacCallum tries to clinch up.
Ricard stalks MacCallum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacCallum's face. MacCallum staggers backwards, shaken.
MacCallum tries to clinch up but Ricard circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricard swings for the body but MacCallum moves out of range.
MacCallum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacCallum counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacCallum throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacCallum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard throws a right and a left that MacCallum avoids nicely.
MacCallum thuds his right hand into Ricard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacCallum moves into the clinch.
MacCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard misses with a head kick.
MacCallum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacCallum.
MacCallum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacCallum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacCallum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricard.
Ricard rushes MacCallum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricard tries to break the clinch but MacCallum is controlling the position.
Ricard tries for a takedown but MacCallum manages to get underhooks.
MacCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricard blocks a head kick by MacCallum.
Ricard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacCallum dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacCallum misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacCallum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ricard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacCallum has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MacCallum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacCallum lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ricard.
MacCallum avoiding damage.
MacCallum breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard misses with a combination
and MacCallum counters with a solid body kick.
MacCallum throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacCallum tries to break free but Ricard pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard throws a hook but MacCallum avoids it easily.
Ricard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacCallum's guard.
Ricard trying to control but MacCallum is working from the bottom.
Ricard looking to sit in guard and control but MacCallum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ricard wants to hit a switch here but MacCallum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ricard there!
MacCallum content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard can't escape the position.
Ricard tries to hold on but MacCallum postures up.
MacCallum trying to control but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard can't escape the position.
Ricard wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ricard somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacCallum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacCallum defends it nicely.
MacCallum lands a body shot.
MacCallum moves into the clinch.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacCallum delivers a nice body kick.
MacCallum moves in looking to clinch but Ricard pushes him off.
MacCallum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body
and MacCallum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacCallum tries to clinch there but Ricard circles away.
MacCallum lands with a slapping head kick.
MacCallum lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacCallum throws a right hand that Ricard ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricard also avoids with ease.
MacCallum darts in and clinches Ricard up against the cage.
Ricard looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from MacCallum.
Ricard tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacCallum breaks from the clinch.
MacCallum throws out a powerful jab.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacCallum moves away.
Ricard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacCallum.
MacCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacCallum scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus MacCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard throws a combination that misses
and MacCallum counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacCallum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacCallum!
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