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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 5642 p4p, 539 weight class) and Brian Calhoun (ranked 5789 p4p, 549 weight class). Brian Calhoun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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167 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Starman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Starman tries to get out of the position.
Calhoun taking a break here but Starman is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starman defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun stops Starman from getting back to his feet.
Starman is not content to let Calhoun control the position.
Calhoun might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman tries to get to full guard but Calhoun has control of the leg.
Calhoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Starman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calhoun won't be happy with that.
Calhoun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Starman connects with a decent elbow.
Starman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calhoun is looking for a sweep.
Starman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Starman taking a break here but Calhoun is having none of it and regains half guard.
Calhoun kicks off Starman and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Calhoun.
Brian Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starman to the ground. Calhoun is now in Starman's guard.
Calhoun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
Starman is pulling down on Calhoun's head. It's preventing any offense from Calhoun, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman wants to sweep but no luck.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starman is looking to counter punch.
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Calhoun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Starman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Starman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starman connects with a nice short shot to Calhoun's temple.
Starman passes into side control, despite Calhoun's attempt to control the position.
Starman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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 John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calhoun tries to clinch but Starman moves away
and Starman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Starman lands an overhand right.
Starman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Starman throwing a counter right hand but Calhoun manages to avoid it.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calhoun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman goes for a double leg but Calhoun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calhoun continues to drive forward.
Calhoun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calhoun!
Calhoun sneaks out the side door and pushes Starman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calhoun is pressing down on Starman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calhoun working a defensive guard here.
Starman throws an elbow that misses. Calhoun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starman's guard. Nice move by Calhoun!
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calhoun on the ground.
Starman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman wants to improve his position but instead Calhoun has moved into half guard.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman manages to get to full guard.
Calhoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman is controlling Calhoun's posture.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calhoun stands up and waves to Starman to follow him.
Calhoun gets caught flat footed, as Starman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Starman postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calhoun wants to sweep here but Starman controlling him for the moment.
Starman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Starman wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Calhoun thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Starman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starman with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Calhoun is trying to hold Starman in close to prevent damage but Starman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Starman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Calhoun quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Starman.
Calhoun is trying to control but can't.
Starman throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.
Starman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
Starman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Starman trying to control but Calhoun is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calhoun looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Starman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Calhoun is rocked!
Starman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Calhoun wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Starman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Starman!
John Starman gave a mention to WarHorse Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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