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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Felipe Calderon. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Calderon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vicini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Calderon
Calderon gets back to half guard.
Calderon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calderon.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calderon's guard.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Calderon
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calderon is looking to escape.
Calderon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Calderon doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Calderon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Calderon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Calderon shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Calderon is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calderon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB#
Calderon looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calderon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Calderon is retaining full guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calderon's head.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Calderon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calderon is keeping the position for now.
Calderon controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Calderon is keeping the position.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calderon's head.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Calderon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calderon manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Calderon's guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calderon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Calderon is rocked!#SUB#
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Calderon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calderon manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Calderon's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB#
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith cracks Calderon with a solid left hand.
Oh Calderon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Calderon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calderon seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Calderon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Calderon can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Parker tests Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calderon has a takedown stuffed.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Parker drops Calderon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Calderon looks back up at him and smiles so Parker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Calderon misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calderon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calderon lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Parker lands a big uppercut and Calderon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Calderon looks OK. Parker waves Calderon back to his feet!
Parker cracks Calderon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Calderon falls to his knees and Parker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Parker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Powers throws a right hand that misses
letting Calderon counter with a right hand.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Calderon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Calderon getting side control.
Calderon is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Calderon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Calderon!
Our winner, Felipe Calderon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Calderon drives through with a takedown into Parker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Calderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calderon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Calderon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderon wants to free his trapped foot but Parker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Calderon is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calderon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working. #T1#
Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Calderon seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Calderon seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Calderon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Calderon is controlling him
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Calderon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calderon is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Calderon.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calderon. #T3#
Calderon throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Calderon wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now. #SUB#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Calderon.
Calderon is looking to stall here but Parker recovers full guard.
Calderon won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
Calderon throws an elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calderon's guard. Nice move by Parker!#REVB#
Parker preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Calderon working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calderon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Parker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calderon tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calderon doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Calderon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calderon lands a few punches from side control.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
Calderon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is not content to let Calderon control the position. #T1#
Parker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderon throws an elbow but Parker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Calderon wants to control for a moment but Parker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Calderon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calderon is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
Calderon trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Calderon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some wild striking there from Calderon.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
Calderon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Calderon persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderon blocks a low kick nicely.
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Calderon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calderon throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
Calderon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Calderon does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Calderon scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Calderon shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to clinch but Calderon moves out of range.
Calderon tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calderon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderon fails to land the takedown.
Calderon throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well. #TD#
Calderon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Felipe Calderon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Calderon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calderon darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Calderon into the cage.
Calderon throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands with a straight right. Calderon didn't see that one coming.
Felipe Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Calderon fails to land the takedown.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calderon is defended easily by Parker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Parker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Calderon sprawling to the canvas! Calderon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parker finish him?!
Calderon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Calderon ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Calderon is rocked!
Calderon tries to get into range but Parker steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Calderon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Parker scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker is the new heavyweight champion!
Corey Parker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Calderon drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Calderon and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Calderon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calderon prevents Parker from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Calderon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calderon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Calderon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Calderon eventually gives up the hold.
Calderon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Calderon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calderon wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Calderon thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Calderon is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it. #SUB2#
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calderon throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calderon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calderon moves nicely into side control.
Calderon lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Calderon is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well. #SUB2#
Calderon swings around for an armbar but Parker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Calderon's guard.#SUB2#
Calderon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker wants to stand but Calderon is controlling his arm.
Calderon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Calderon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to stand but Calderon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Parker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Calderon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Calderon's head.
Parker avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Calderon and move into the clinch.
Calderon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calderon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Calderon dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker feinted with a counter takedown.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Calderon with a poor takedown
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Calderon misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderon.
As Calderon tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Calderon manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Parker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parker tries to stand but Calderon is controlling his head. #SU#
Parker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calderon to his feet.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt.
Calderon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
A low kick from Calderon is predictable there
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Parker wants to clinch.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Parker counters with a single leg into guard. Calderon didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Calderon working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker is looking to stand up but Calderon won't let him. #SUB2#
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Calderon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Calderon trying to control but Parker postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Parker tries to stand and escape but Calderon is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calderon moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Calderon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Calderon getting side control.#SUB2#
Calderon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Parker to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Calderon won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Calderon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calderon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Calderon.
Calderon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calderon misses with a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Calderon breaks away and moves out of range.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corey Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Calderon throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.#T2#
Calderon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calderon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Parker dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Calderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calderon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Calderon is looking for a triangle here but Parker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Parker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Calderon shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Calderon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Calderon manages to circle out of the way.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calderon tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Calderon breaks away and moves out of range.
Calderon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Corey Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calderon's half guard.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg. #T4#
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Calderon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position. #SUB2#
Calderon looking for a triangle here. Parker is fighting it but it looks tight! Calderon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Calderon!
Felipe Calderon is the new heavyweight champion!
Felipe Calderon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Ascension 348
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Calderon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bomb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb lunges at Calderon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calderon's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calderon.
Calderon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Bomb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomb.
Bomb staying out of range there.
Bomb lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Calderon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bomb's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Bomb.
Calderon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomb is retaining full guard.
Calderon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calderon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Calderon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bomb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Calderon has Bomb in his guard.#REVR#
Bomb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Calderon looking for a guillotine here but Bomb defends easily.
Bomb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bomb's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for a guillotine here but Bomb defends easily.
Bomb slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Bomb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bomb prevents Calderon from improving his position.
Bomb wants to take a breather but Calderon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Bomb controlling the action here.
Bomb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb is taking a breather. Calderon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bomb prevents Calderon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bomb passes into side control, despite Calderon's attempt to control the position.
Bomb is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calderon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calderon tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face as Bomb controls the position.
Calderon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bomb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bomb slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb 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.
#R2#
Calderon blocks the body kick.
Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
Calderon throws out a powerful jab.
Bomb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calderon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bomb.
Calderon blocks the body kick.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Calderon.
Bomb is looking to counter punch.
Bomb scores with a nice body kick.
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Calderon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb defending well as Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Calderon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bomb but Bomb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Calderon.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calderon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calderon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bomb - the referee stops the clock and Calderon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bomb. Calderon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Bomb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Calderon coming out on top.
Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
Bomb throwing a counter right hand but Calderon manages to avoid it.
Bomb swinging wildly here.
Calderon shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Bomb misses the target.
James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Calderon closes the distance and clinches up with Bomb, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes Bomb against the cage but Bomb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bomb is looking to counter punch.
Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calderon can do to turn this around?
Bomb catches Calderon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bomb.
Calderon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomb.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Bomb. That snapped Calderon's head back.
#T2#
Bomb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calderon walks into a stiff left hand from Bomb.
Calderon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bomb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calderon thinking.
Bomb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Calderon tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Calderon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Calderon is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Bomb ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Calderon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
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Event:
SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Calderon closes the distance and clinches.
Calderon tries to break free but Wuzz pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calderon is trying to break the clinch but Wuzz has him pressed against the cage.
Wuzz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calderon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wuzz moves out of range of the leg kick from Calderon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wuzz.
#TD2#
Wuzz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calderon to the ground. Wuzz is now in Calderon's guard.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wuzz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wuzz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Calderon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Calderon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calderon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz wants to get back to his feet but Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Calderon is posturing up here but Wuzz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Calderon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Calderon has to tap! Slick submission there by Wuzz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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