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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Showboat Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Callaghan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Showboat Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Callaghan does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Fisher.
Callaghan is looking to land body kicks.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Callaghan as he connects with a hook.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Fisher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Fisher. Beautiful body shot.
Callaghan throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
Callaghan cracks Fisher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Callaghan lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Callaghan lands but Fisher takes it in his stride.
Callaghan throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fisher is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Fisher misses
and Callaghan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fisher defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand.
Callaghan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Callaghan swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Callaghan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut.
Callaghan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan tries to land a front kick but Fisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Callaghan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Callaghan is out of range.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Callaghan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a lazy body kick
and Fisher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Fisher catches Callaghan right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Callaghan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
Callaghan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Callaghan scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Callaghan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fisher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callaghan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callaghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a leg kick that knocks Callaghan off balance momentarily.
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Callaghan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Callaghan.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Callaghan.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Callaghan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fisher's brow.
Fisher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callaghan lands an elbow that stopped Fisher in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisher.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Callaghan.
It looks like Showboat Fisher has been cut.
Fisher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher avoiding damage as Callaghan throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Callaghan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callaghan's elbow.
Callaghan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisher tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisher avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan trying to land knees to the body.
Callaghan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaghan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Callaghan gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Showboat Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Showboat Fisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Callaghan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callaghan instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fisher.
Callaghan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher blocks an elbow strike from Callaghan.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fisher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Callaghan lands an elbow just above Fisher 's eye.
Fisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Callaghan or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher lands a nice uppercut.
Fisher lands a knee to the body.
Fisher cracks Callaghan with a nice body shot.
Callaghan throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Fisher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Callaghan.
Showboat Fisher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callaghan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan scores with a knee to the head.
Callaghan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
Callaghan scores with a one two! Fisher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Callaghan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callaghan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Callaghan tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Callaghan lands a nice looking body kick.
Fisher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisher.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Callaghan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callaghan throws a lazy body kick
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Callaghan there.
Fisher tries to land a leg kick but Callaghan saw it coming and moves away.
Fisher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Callaghan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fisher. Fisher obviously looking to wear him down.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callaghans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Callaghan looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Callaghan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Callaghan throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher is looking to chop away at Callaghan's legs.
Showboat Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Callaghan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Fisher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher scoring well with a low kick there.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Callaghan's shoulder, as Callaghan tries to avoid the shot.
Callaghan misses with a looping right.
Callaghan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Callaghan.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callaghan.
Fisher throws a leg kick but Callaghan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callaghan lands a nice shot that snaps Fisher's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callaghan blocks a jab.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callaghan throws a front kick aimed at Fisher's knee but Fisher avoids it well.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Callaghan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Callaghan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Callaghan connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Showboat Fisher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Showboat Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Showboat Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Callaghan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Callaghan defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Callaghan wants to clinch.
Callaghan looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Callaghan rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Fisher blocks with his arms.
Callaghan dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Callaghan throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher lands an elbow just above Callaghan 's eye.
It looks like Richard Callaghan has been cut.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callaghan lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Fisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan connects with a body shot that sends Fisher's belly button to the back.
Fisher moves out of range of the body kick from Callaghan.
Callaghan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Callaghan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Callaghan is looking to clinch.
Fisher misses with a leg kick.
Callaghan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Callaghan looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher connects with a solid leg kick.
Callaghan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fisher takes a step back to recover.
Callaghan moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Callaghan there.
Callaghan checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
Callaghan slips a straight right by Fisher.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Fisher lands with a good body shot.
Fisher moves out of range as Callaghan throws a body kick.
Callaghan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher counters with a 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!
Fisher connects with an inside leg kick.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Callaghan.
Fisher tries to work over Callaghan's front leg with a kick but Callaghan checks it.
Callaghan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Callaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callaghan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan scores with a hook.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Callaghan blocks a jab.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Showboat Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fisher.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Fisher slips a straight right by Callaghan.
Fisher scores with a nice strike.
Fisher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fisher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Callaghan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fisher if he has to take too many more of those.
Callaghan misses with a two punch combination.
Callaghan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Callaghan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richard Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher lands a jab to the nose.
Callaghan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callaghan checks it well.
Fisher throws a head kick but Callaghan moves out of range.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Showboat Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Showboat Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Showboat Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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