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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finbar Calamitius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Staton's choice of entrance music: Puff, The Magic Dragon. Finbar Calamitius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finbar Calamitius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staton tries to land a leg kick but Calamitius saw it coming and moves away.
Calamitius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Calamitius darts in trying to clinch
and Staton counters with a two punch combo.
Calamitius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Staton tried to score with a low kick but Calamitius checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calamitius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Staton counters with a nice leg kick.
Calamitius throws a head kick but Staton moves out of range.
Calamitius closes the distance and pushes Staton back into the cage.
Calamitius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Staton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Staton manages to break the clinch.
Calamitius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calamitius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calamitius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calamitius darts in trying to clinch
and Staton counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calamitius.
Calamitius wants to clinch
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Staton moves away
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calamitius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Staton moves away
and Staton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calamitius darts in trying to clinch
and Staton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calamitius looks to clinch
and Staton counters with an inside leg kick.
Calamitius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Staton.
Staton throws a hook but Calamitius avoids it easily.
Calamitius tries to clinch
and Staton counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Staton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Calamitius was covering up waiting for the punch and Staton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Staton trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamitius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staton thows a big elbow that misses.
Staton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Staton throws and elbow that misses. Calamitius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Staton's guard. Nice move by Calamitius!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius wanted to stand there but Staton had control of the position.
Jeremy Staton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staton circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Staton to counter with a crisp jab.
Staton throws a leg kick but Calamitius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calamitius wants to clinch but Staton slips to the side
and Staton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Staton connects with a leg kick. Calamitius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calamitius moves to clinch but Staton breaks away
and Staton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calamitius!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Staton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Staton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Staton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calamitius is looking to escape.
Calamitius is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Staton lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton content just to control the position here.
Calamitius holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Staton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton 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.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Staton moves away
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Calamitius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staton.
Finbar Calamitius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staton shoots in but Calamitius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calamitius closes the distance but Staton moves to the side
and Staton counters with a body kick.
Staton motions for Calamitius to come forward. Staton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calamitius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Staton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Calamitius's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Staton.
Calamitius looks to clinch
and Staton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Staton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Staton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamitius is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton throwing shots but Calamitius is blocking nicely.
Calamitius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Staton thows a huge punch but Calamitius dodges it nicely.
Staton working the head and body with strikes.
Staton prevents Calamitius from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staton throwing shots but Calamitius is blocking nicely.
Staton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamitius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staton.
Calamitius wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staton trying to control from half guard but Calamitius is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staton is trying to control. Calamitius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Staton is looking to advance position but Calamitius won't allow it.
Staton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamitius pushes Staton off looking to stand but Staton dives back in and keeps control.
Staton controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calamitius is trying to stand back up but Staton is controlling him
Staton thows a huge punch but Calamitius dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius pushes Staton off looking to stand but Staton dives back in and keeps control.
Calamitius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calamitius is trying to stand.
Staton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamitius pushes Staton off looking to stand but Staton dives back in and keeps control.
Staton controlling the action here.
Calamitius pushes Staton off looking to stand but Staton dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staton in particular looking to stall.
Calamitius is not content to let Staton control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy Staton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calamitius wants to clinch
and Staton counters with a nice body shot.
Calamitius wants to clinch
and Staton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staton scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staton. That's going to slow Calamitius down.
Jeremy Staton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staton scores with a hook to the body. Calamitius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staton looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamitius is just out of range.
Calamitius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Staton.
Calamitius blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Staton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calamitius manages to avoid it.
Calamitius wants to clinch but Staton slips to the side
and Staton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Staton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calamitius on the side of the head.
Staton misses the shot to the body.
Staton lands a leg kick that knocks Calamitius off balance momentarily.
Staton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calamitius doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamitius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Staton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Staton content to stall in guard here.
Staton trying to control but Calamitius is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton passes Calamitius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Staton slips a nice elbow through Calamitius's hands, connecting with Calamitius's forehead.
Staton wants to take a breather but Calamitius is having none of it.
Staton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calamitius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Staton.
Staton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton is looking to advance position but Calamitius won't allow it.
Staton stops Calamitius from getting back to his feet.
Staton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Calamitius wants to get back to his feet.
Staton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calamitius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staton.
Staton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staton.
Staton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Staton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Staton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Staton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staton is nestled in close to Calamitius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calamitius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Staton.
Finbar Calamitius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius wants to stand and escape but Staton is having none of it.
Staton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamitius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staton trying to control but Calamitius is working from the bottom.
Staton thows a big elbow that misses.
Calamitius keeping moving, preventing Staton from controlling successfully.
Calamitius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calamitius tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Staton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!
A victorious Jeremy Staton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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