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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Callahan (ranked 5156 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Baly (ranked 5675 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Callahan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Baly! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Callahan. No joy for Baly on that attempt. Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callahan circles away. Callahan tries to clinch but Baly is having none of it. Callahan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callahan. Baly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Baly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callahan as he avoids it easily. John Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Baly. Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Callahan throws a series of punches but Baly moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callahan dives in and scores a takedown into Baly's guard. 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! Callahan trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom. Baly pulls Callahan in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Callahan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Callahan, into his guard. Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Callahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Baly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Baly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Baly chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baly stands up over Callahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Baly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Callahan is rocked! Baly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Oh Callahan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Baly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Baly lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baly postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Callahan covers up, he's hurt! Baly keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baly and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baly can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Baly!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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