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Event:
gc147.5
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Parazinho checks a low kick from Calirante.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calirante.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parazinho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calirante misses with an uppercut. Parazinho saw that one coming.
Parazinho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calirante thows a body kick. Parazinho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Calirante blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calirante wants to slow Parazinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Parazinho throws a big counter head kick but Calirante avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parazinho.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Calirante's head but Calirante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Parazinho throws a combination that misses
and Calirante counters with a three punch combo that has Parazinho backing up. Parazinho nods at Calirante to acknowledge the strikes.
Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santiago Calirante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parazinho misses with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.
Calirante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calirante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parazinho.
Parazinho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calirante cracks the inside of Parazinho's front leg. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Calirante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parazinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parazinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parazinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calirante.
It looked like Calirante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parazinho throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parazinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calirante is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante blocks a jab.
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Calirante drives through and clinches with Parazinho against the cage.
#T3#
Parazinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parazinho misses with the head strike.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Parazinho stalling the fight.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Calirante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Parazinho tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Parazinho misses with a wild body shot.
Calirante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Calirante has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Parazinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante 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#
Calirante throws out a leg kick but Parazinho moves out of range and Calirante only half commits.
Parazinho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calirante.
Parazinho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago Calirante is winning the standup battle so far.
Calirante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parazinho has time to react.
Calirante lands a leg kick that knocks Parazinho off balance momentarily.
Calirante misses the shot to the body.
Calirante throws a leg kick which misses Parazinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Parazinho tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parazinho can do to turn this around?
Parazinho blocks a jab.
As Calirante backs off Parazinho throws a huge counter combo but Calirante manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parazinho.#T1#
Parazinho jabs at Calirante's body.
Parazinho misses with a wild combination.
Calirante cracks the inside of Parazinho's front leg.
A shot to the body from Parazinho misses
and Calirante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parazinho clobbers Calirante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calirante throws a leg kick which misses Parazinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Parazinho tries to avoid it.
Parazinho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calirante lands with a straight right. Parazinho didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Calirante throws a low kick, looking for Parazinho's leg but Parazinho calmly moves out of range.
Calirante thows a leg kick but Parazinho checks it
enabling Parazinho to counter with a crisp jab.
Calirante moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Parazinho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parazinho misses with a wild body shot.
Parazinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calirante throws a leg kick
letting Parazinho counter with a right hand.
Parazinho misses with a straight left. #T3#
Calirante lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut.
Calirante scores with a hook to the body. Parazinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parazinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calirante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calirante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parazinho throws a hook but Calirante avoids it easily.
Calirante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parazinho.
Calirante scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Calirante rushes Parazinho and presses him up against the cage.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow. #T4#
Parazinho blocks an uppercut.
Parazinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calirante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Parazinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Parazinho.
Calirante gets through Parazinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante pushes Parazinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Calirante lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parazinho is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Calirante moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Parazinho.
Parazinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calirante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Santiago Calirante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calirante slips under a jab from Parazinho.
Calirante scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parazinho doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Calirante. Beautiful body shot.
Calirante tries to clinch but Parazinho is having none of it.
Calirante slips a jab from Parazinho.
Parazinho digs a good body shot into Calirante's ribs.
A cross from Calirante lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
That kick from Calirante tenderised Parazinho's leg. Parazinho is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Parazinho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Calirante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calirante.
Parazinho tries to clinch there but Calirante circles away.
Parazinho misses with a double jab.
Parazinho blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Parazinho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calirante throws a body shot but no joy.
Parazinho is looking for the big counter here.
Parazinho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parazinho cracks Calirante with a good jab.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Calirante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Calirante moves into the clinch.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Calirante.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Parazinho manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Calirante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parazinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parazinho throws a shot from downtown. Calirante moves away and avoids it.
Parazinho throws a lazy head kick
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parazinho misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Parazinho tries to keep at a distance but Calirante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parazinho blocks a body shot from Calirante. #BC2#
Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Parazinho misses with a head kick.
Parazinho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Calirante misses with a straight left.
Calirante lands a nice looking body kick.
Calirante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parazinho will feel that in the morning.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calirante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mannie Parazinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parazinho checks a low kick from Calirante.
Santiago Calirante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calirante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parazinho backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante tries to score with a low kick but Parazinho moves his leg out of the way.
Calirante with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calirante 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante 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:
gc142.5
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Calirante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
Calirante looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Teller misses.
Calirante throws a solid leg kick but Teller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calirante.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Teller tries a quick counter leg kick but Calirante is wise to it.
Calirante lands an overhand right.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calirante to score with a decent uppercut.
Calirante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller connects with the punch.
Jax Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Teller misses with an uppercut. Calirante saw that one coming.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Teller misses.
Calirante lands a right hook to the body.
Teller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teller connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Calirante throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Teller.
A big right from Calirante misses.
Calirante steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teller. That one must have hurt.
Calirante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calirante throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Teller scores with a push kick.
Calirante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Teller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calirante if he has to take too many more of those.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calirante cracks Teller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
Calirante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Teller missing with a left hand there. Calirante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Calirante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller lands with a nice body punch.
Calirante looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Calirante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teller's calf.
Teller throws a head kick that half lands.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller moves out of range as Calirante throws a body kick.
Calirante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calirante is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
Calirante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Calirante punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Teller scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Calirante misses.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calirante if he has to take too many more of those.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teller lands with a nice body punch.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calirante on the side of the head.
Teller misses with a leg kick
and Calirante counters with a thumping low kick.
Teller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calirante rather than just go for the knockout.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller swings for the body but Calirante moves out of range.
It looked like Calirante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calirante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller 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#
Teller connects with a leg kick. Calirante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Teller checks a low kick from Calirante.
Teller avoids the head kick by Calirante.
#CL2#
Teller pushes Calirante up against the cage in a clinch.
Calirante pushes Teller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
Teller prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Teller controls his hands.
Teller lands a nice knee to the body.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Teller controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Calirante.
Calirante's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calirante looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Calirante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calirante tries to counter with a takedown but Teller is quick to defend against it.
Teller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante misses with a double jab.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller lands a body shot.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Teller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calirante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teller thuds his right hand into Calirante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Jab from Teller.
Calirante lands a nice shot that snaps Teller's head back.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Teller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calirante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calirante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calirante is able to avoid easily.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Calirante is just out of range.
Calirante throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calirante lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Teller misses with the combination.
Teller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calirante has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Calirante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Calirante misses.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Calirante is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
Calirante tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Teller throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Jax Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Calirante. Those never looked like landing.
Calirante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
A slow jab from Calirante misses its intended target.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calirante.
A low kick from Calirante is predictable there
and Teller counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Calirante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Calirante works the jab nicely.
Calirante throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Calirante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante blocks the body kick.
Teller connects with a jab.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller checks the leg kick.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teller wants to slow Calirante down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Calirante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Teller misses. #T1#
Teller cracks Calirante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Calirante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calirante looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Calirante drives through and clinches with Teller against the cage.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Teller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teller pushes off an throws an elbow but Calirante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Calirante is pushing Teller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Calirante on the inside.
Teller misses with some punches.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Teller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teller.
Teller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Teller misses with an elbow over the top.
Calirante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teller.
The referee calls for Calirante to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teller.
Teller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Calirante is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Calirante connects with a body shot that sends Teller's belly button to the back.
Calirante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Teller avoided it.
Calirante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calirante takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teller moves away from the strike by Calirante.
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calirante takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Calirante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Calirante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller lands with a kick to the temple. Calirante shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Calirante misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calirante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calirante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calirante back to the cage. Teller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Calirante is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Calirante dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Teller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calirante.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Calirante.
Calirante defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Calirante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.
I've got Teller 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Teller!
Jax Teller 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:
gc138
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Calirante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calirante throws an off balance right hand
and Calirante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calirante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calirante lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut.
Nice cross by Parazinho.
Calirante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parazinho throws out the jab.
Parazinho cracks a nice hook into Calirante's ribs.
Nice jab there from Parazinho.
Parazinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Parazinho takes one to the chin there.
Parazinho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calirante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.
Parazinho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calirantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calirante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parazinho scores with the left hand. Calirante knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL2#
Calirante instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Calirante to work.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parazinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parazinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Calirante walks away with a smile on his face. Parazinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parazinho lands with a shot to the body.
Parazinho punishes Calirante's body with a nice straight punch.
Parazinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parazinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Calirante.
Parazinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
A big left from Calirante misses.
Parazinho avoids a kick to the body.
Parazinho throwing a counter right hand but Calirante manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Calirante rushes Parazinho and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Calirante.
Parazinho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante lands a shot to the body.
Parazinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calirante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Parazinho.
Parazinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Parazinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parazinho tries to pull guard but Calirante won't allow it.
I was talking to Parazinho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Parazinho blocks a body shot from Calirante.
A head punch on the inside from Calirante fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Calirante lands a shoulder strike.
Calirante tries to throw a body punch but Parazinho avoids it by throwing Calirante back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Parazinho fails to land.
Calirante blocking some punches.
Parazinho can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parazinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parazinho throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parazinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parazinho pushes Calirante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parazinho.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Parazinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Parazinho. #BC#
Parazinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Parazinho. That snapped Calirante's head back.
Parazinho scores with a one two! Calirante had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Calirante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Parazinho lands a right hook to the body.
Mannie Parazinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parazinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calirante appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Parazinho.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calirante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parazinho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calirante.
Parazinho swings widly with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
Calirante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parazinho.
Parazinho staying out of range there.
As Calirante looks to move away, Parazinho throws a big counter combo but Calirante just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Parazinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Parazinho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calirante momentarily.
Calirante throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.
Calirante scores with a leg kick.
Calirante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parazinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calirante.
A head kick by Parazinho misses
and Calirante counters with an inside leg kick.
Calirante lands a lovely overhand right.
Parazinho misses with a lunging right hand
and Parazinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho throws a sloppy body shot
and Calirante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calirante misses with a hook
and Parazinho counters with a stiff right hand.
Mannie Parazinho is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parazinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calirante changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calirante throws a poor cross that misses
and Parazinho counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Calirante throws a leg kick that misses.
Parazinho throws a shot from downtown. Calirante moves away and avoids it.
Calirante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calirante throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.
Parazinho is looking for a counter combo.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Calirante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parazinho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Calirante ducks under a wild hook from Parazinho.
Calirante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calirante tries to clinch
and Parazinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Calirante. That snapped Parazinho's head back.
Calirante avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2##CL2#
Calirante has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Parazinho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Parazinho.
Calirante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parazinho backwards. #BC#
Parazinho breaks from the clinch.
Calirante lands a jab.
Parazinho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calirante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parazinho. Calirante does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Parazinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calirante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parazinho ducks right into an uppercut from Calirante.
Parazinho looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Parazinho scores with a sloppy right hand. Calirante should have avoided that one.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calirante works the jab nicely.
Parazinho goes for a double leg but Calirante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calirante continues to drive forward.
Calirante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parazinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parazinho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
Calirante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parazinho dips to his left and cracks Calirante with an uppercut!
Calirante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parazinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calirante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parazinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parazinho throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.
Calirante is looking to clinch.
Parazinho misses the jab.
Parazinho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calirante tries to clinch but Parazinho moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Parazinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calirante.
Parazinho throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calirante counters with a good, hard body kick but Parazinho shrugs it off.
Calirante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parazinho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calirante swings for the body but Parazinho moves out of range.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calirante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Parazinho.#T1#
Calirante avoids the body shot from Parazinho.
Calirante's corner calls for a 1-2. Calirante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parazinho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calirante.
Parazinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Parazinho.
Calirante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parazinho takes a step back to recover.
Calirante throws a body punch but Parazinho moves out of range.
Parazinho throws the left hand but Calirante avoids the punch easily.
Parazinho throws a shot to the body.
Parazinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calirante moves out of range of the strikes.
Parazinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Calirante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parazinho throws a body punch but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Calirante blocks a leg kick.
Parazinho misses the shot to the body.
Parazinho misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Calirante lands a big head kick that sends Parazinho tumbling to the mat! Calirante takes a step backwards and waves Parazinho back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Parazinho is rocked!
Calirante connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Parazinho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calirante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parazinho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calirante. That one must have hurt.
Parazinho gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Calirante gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
gc131.5
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Calirante lands a slapping body shot.
Calirante takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Calirante tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Calirante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calirante scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Calirante's guard.
Calirante is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing that Donowitz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calirante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Calirante blocks nicely.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
Calirante is controlling Donowitz's posture.
Calirante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
Calirante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donowitz looking to sit in guard and control but Calirante gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Calirante passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Calirante trying to control the pace.
Donowitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Calirante from advancing to side control.
Donowitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Calirante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Calirante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass.
Calirante is looking to advance position but Donowitz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Calirante is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donowitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Donowitz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Calirante hang on?
Calirante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donowitz is thwarting Calirante's attempts to control the position.
Calirante wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz working Calirante over with strikes.
Calirante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calirante is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Calirante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Donowitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Calirante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calirante! But no joy.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Calirante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calirante throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calirante counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Donowitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calirante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calirante.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Calirante cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Calirante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santiago Calirante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calirante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donowitz somewhat.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
Calirante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Calirante slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Calirante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante misses with a body kick. #T3#
Donowitz moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Calirante tries to sprawl out of it but Donowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calirante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Calirante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Calirante.
#T4#
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calirante throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calirante scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Calirante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calirante tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Calirante backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calirante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calirante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Calirante digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donowitz dives in and grabs Calirante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calirante pushes down on Donowitz's head and hops out.
Donowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calirante avoids it really well and circles away.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Calirante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Donowitz dives in and grabs Calirante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calirante pushes down on Donowitz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calirante circles away.#T1#
Calirante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calirante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calirante throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calirante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
As Calirante backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calirante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calirante is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calirante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calirante in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz punching from the bottom.
Donowitz is not content to let Calirante control the position.#SUB#
Donowitz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Calirante is tapping! Great win for Donowitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Donowitz!
After the fight, Tom Donowitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
gc128
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lennox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Calirante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennox scores with a shoulder strike.
Lennox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennox can't break the clinch.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lennox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calirante lands a body punch.
Calirante controlling the action here for a moment.
Calirante dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox is looking to break free of the clinch but Calirante has double underhooks.
Lennox can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennox controls his hands.
#T1#
Lennox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lennox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Lennox trying to stall but Calirante improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Calirante.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calirante wants to stall.
Calirante wants to stall.
A short left from Calirante.
Good body shot from Lennox.
#TD#
Calirante lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Calirante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Calirante won't allow Lennox to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Calirante defends easily.
Calirante landing with the ground and pound.
Lennox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calirante won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Calirante chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Calirante wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Lennox is trying to control the position but Calirante postures up.
Calirante controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lennox is looking for a triangle here but Calirante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lennox regains half guard.
Calirante passes to side control.
Lennox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Calirante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calirante trying to control the action but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Calirante taking a breather here.
Lennox can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calirante landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennox can do to turn this around?
Lennox digs a good body shot into Calirante's ribs.
Calirante avoids the body shot from Lennox.
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Lennox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lennox misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennox misses the target.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Lennox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calirante is able to avoid easily.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Lennox avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calirante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calirante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Calirante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennox. Lennox obviously looking to wear him down.
Calirante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lennox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick
and Calirante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lennox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calirante is out of range.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Calirante misses with a leg kick
and Lennox counters with a body kick that stops Calirante in his tracks momentarily.
Calirante cracks the inside of Lennox's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lennox.
Calirante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calirante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick from Lennox misses
and Calirante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lennox thinking.
Calirante catches Lennox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lennox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
#T2#
Lennox throws a low kick, looking for Calirante's leg but Calirante calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennox.
Lennox is looking to slow Calirante down with leg kicks.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Lennox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calirante pushes Lennox away with a front kick.
Lennox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Lennox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lennox is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick from Lennox.
Lennox moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lennox. That did some damage!
Lennox misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Lennox.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calirante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lennox misses the shot to the body.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calirante blocks a low kick nicely.
Calirante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lennox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lennox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calirante lands a jab to the head.
Lennox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lennox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calirante.
Lennox throws a good cross that connects.
Lennox throws a leg kick
and Calirante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lennox checks a low kick from Calirante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lennox.
Calirante throws a counter high kick but Lennox was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Good exchange - Lennox coming out on top.
Lennox sizes up Calirante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses
and Lennox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Lennox is out of range.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Lennox is out of range.
Lennox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Calirante thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lennox misses with a straight left.
Lennox misses with a looping right.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calirante is looking to clinch but Lennox is avoiding it.
Calirante is looking to wear down Lennox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calirante lands a nice looking body kick.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lennox tries a low kick but Calirante avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lennox looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Calirante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calirante throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Lennox. Beautiful body shot.
Ray Lennox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lennox.
Calirante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calirante walks into a stiff left hand from Lennox.
Lennox wants to slow Calirante down by chopping away at his legs.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and Calirante counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Calirante moves into range and clinches up with Lennox.
Calirante lands a left hand.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calirante up against the cage.
Calirante lands a body punch.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox blocks a body shot from Calirante.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante. #BC2#
Lennox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lennox misses with a straight left.
Lennox doesn't manage to clinch there - Calirante circles away.
Calirante misses with a straight left.
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennox's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.#T2#
Calirante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennox swings for the body but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lennox scores with a jab to the head.
Lennox avoids the body shot from Calirante.
Lennox just misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Calirante rushes Lennox and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennox controls his hands.
Lennox tries to throw a body punch but Calirante avoids it by throwing Lennox back against the cage.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lennox misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennoxs head.
Lennox is working for takedown but Calirante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lennox misses with an elbow over the top.
Calirante is trying to maintain a safe position but Lennox gets an underhook and turns Calirante into the cage.
Calirante digs a right hand into Lennox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lennox's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lennox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Lennox breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calirante.
Lennox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calirante just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lennox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lennox is looking to score with low kicks.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Calirante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lennox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox wants to clinch
and Calirante counters with a leg kick.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calirante.
Good shot there by Calirante.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennox.
Lennox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lennox is looking to chop away at Calirante's legs.
Lennox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calirante.
Calirante throws a chopping leg kick but Lennox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lennox is trying to counter with his kicks.
Calirante throws out a leg kick but Lennox moves out of range and Calirante only half commits.
Calirante swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calirante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
gc122
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Landen misses with a low kick.
Landen throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Calirante counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calirante won't allow Landen to sweep him here.
Calirante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calirante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landen keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Calirante controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Landen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calirante with a nice cross.
Calirante tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Landen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calirante blocks a head kick by Landen.
Calirante blocks a leg kick.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calirante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calirante.
Decent striking displayed by Landen there.#T2#
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Landen connects with a single shot there.
Calirante moves out of range as Landen strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calirante darts in trying to clinch
and Landen counters with an outside leg kick.
Calirante throws a head kick but Landen moves out of range.
Landen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landen throws a hook to the side of Calirante's head but Calirante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calirante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calirante tries a low kick but Landen avoids it.#T3#
Landen throws a combination that misses
and Landen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Landen avoids the head kick by Calirante.
Calirante lands a jab to the nose.
Landen defending well as Calirante loads up on a big left hand.
Calirante misses with a kick to the body
and Landen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calirante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Landen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calirantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calirante cracks Landen with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Landen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landen.#T4#
A big right from Landen misses.
Jab from Calirante.
Calirante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Calirante cracks Landen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Landen is rocked!
Calirante throws a head kick that misses.
Landen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Landen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Landen is predictable there
and Calirante counters with a nice kick to the body.
Calirante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landen.
Calirante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Landen momentarily.
Landen is still on wobbly legs! Can Calirante finish him?
and Calirante counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Landen! He's just covering up as Calirante starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Calirante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Calirante.
Calirante throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calirante is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Calirante circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Calirante.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Calirante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calirante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calirante, right into the meat.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Calirante throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Calirante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Calirante seems unphased.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Calirante.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Calirante slips the punch.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Volkov throws a head kick that Calirante semi-blocks.
#T2#
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Calirante there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calirante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Calirante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Calirante has him pressed against the cage.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Volkov pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calirante is one step ahead there.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Calirante throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Calirante is controlling Volkov's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calirante controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkov trying to control but Calirante is working from the bottom.
Calirante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calirante wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calirante tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
Volkov landing shots from mount.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Calirante to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Calirante stuffs the takedown.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Calirante is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Calirante's guard.
Calirante managing to control the position.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Calirante.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calirante is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Volkov seems keen to control Calirante's posture.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov controlling Calirante's posture.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is pulling down on Calirante's head to control his posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calirante showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Calirante has been cut.
Calirante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Calirante avoids it with no problem.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calirante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calirante.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calirante scores with a kick to the body.
Calirante lands the left hand.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Calirante counters with a good low kick that Volkov was not able to check.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Calirante tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Calirante leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calirante slips under a jab from Volkov.
A little feinted left hand from Calirante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Calirante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Calirante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calirante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calirante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Calirante settles back down.
Volkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Calirante is wise to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Calirante counters with a right hand to the body.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santiago Calirante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov misses with a combination
and Calirante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calirante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calirante. #CL#
Calirante clinches.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calirante to keep the fight standing.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Calirante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
#CL#
Calirante gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Calirante tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Calirante with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully. #T2#
Calirante is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Calirante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calirante is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calirante is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Calirante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Mstislav Volkov.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Calirante's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calirante - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calirante. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Calirante sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calirante just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Calirante checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calirante misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calirante defends it well.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc111
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calirante lands with a kick to the temple. Chisholm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chisholm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calirante. Calirante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Chisholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calirante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Calirante misses the target.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut.
Chisholm lands a jab-cross combination.
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chisholm throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chisholm tries to score with a low kick but Calirante moves his leg out of the way.
Chisholm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calirante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisholm thows a leg kick but Calirante checks it
letting Calirante counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Chisholm.#T1##CL2#
Chisholm forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
Calirante content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calirante tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Chisholm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Calirante.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Chisholm controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Calirante.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calirante cracks Chisholm with a nice body shot.
Chisholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calirantes head.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calirante or not.
Calirante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Calirante lands with a left to the head.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Calirante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calirante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calirante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calirante's elbow.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Chisholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
Chisholm is leaning against Calirante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Calirante lands a hook that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Calirante.
Calirante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calirante is leaning against Chisholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calirante lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisholm is working Calirante over against the cage.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante lands an uppercut.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Chisholm.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante stalling in the clinch.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Calirante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chisholm can turn it around.
Calirante lands a shoulder strike.
Chisholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calirante lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Calirante - that landed with a thud.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Chisholm does no damage.
Chisholm scores with a hook.
Chisholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calirante misses with a body punch
and Chisholm counters with a nice uppercut.
Calirante throws a head kick that misses.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chisholm.
Calirante tried to score with a low kick but Chisholm checks it.#CL#
Calirante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calirante looking for a takedown.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Calirante's head.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.#T1#
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calirante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calirante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Calirante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to work over Calirante's front leg with a kick but Calirante checks it.
Calirante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chisholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calirante counters with a good, hard body kick but Chisholm shrugs it off.
Chisholm throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Chisholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chisholm throws a jab when Calirante was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calirante, right into the meat.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calirante moves out of range of the strikes.
Calirante looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm scores with a jab.
Calirante fails to land with a series of punches.
Chisholm is looking to chop away at Calirante's legs.
Calirante feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chisholm misses the jab.#CL#
Calirante closes the distance and clinches.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Calirante looking to stall.
Calirante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land. #T3#
A hook to the body from Calirante.
Calirante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calirante.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Calirante tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Calirante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calirante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante is struggling to control the position.
Calirante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm gets through Calirante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Calirante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chisholm is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Calirante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calirante.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calirante.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Calirante lands a hook that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Calirante back against the cage.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Calirante.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago Calirante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calirante is pushing Chisholm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calirante gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Calirante avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Calirante.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Chisholm jabs Calirante right on the nose. Calirante blinks but takes it well.
Chisholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Calirante takes the fight into the clinch.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
Calirante works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Chisholm controls his hands.
Calirante tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Calirante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Calirante cracks Chisholm with a nice body shot.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante lands with a left to the head.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
#TD#
Calirante turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chisholm is looking to regain half guard here but Calirante keeps moving and retains side control.
Calirante lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Chisholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calirante trying to control the action but Chisholm is working from the bottom. #T2#
Calirante in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Calirante working away.
Chisholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Calirante creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Chisholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Chisholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Calirante slows the pace down.
Calirante wants to control but Chisholm is keeping him busy.
Chisholm tries to buck Calirante off but Calirante is having none of it.
Chisholm wants to control but Calirante postures up.
Calirante is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chisholm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chisholm struggling a bit here.
Calirante lands a few punches from side control.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Chisholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chisholm is trying to control Calirante's posture but Calirante avoids it. #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.
Chisholm is not content to let Calirante control the position.
Chisholm tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Calirante wants to control but Chisholm is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chisholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calirante works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chisholm tries to buck Calirante off but Calirante is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Chisholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chisholm can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chisholm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
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Event:
gc107
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Calirante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Husky throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Calirante throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante defending well as Husky loads up on a big left hand.
Husky throws the left hand but Calirante avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Husky closes the distance and clinches.
Calirante tries to work over Husky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Husky takes a shot to the head.
Calirante scores with a shot to the side of Husky's head.
Husky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Husky misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Husky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husky throws an elbow that misses.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Husky misses with a punch to the body.
Husky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Husky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante managing to block the knees to the body from Husky.
#T1#
Husky throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante. #TD2#
Husky pulls guard.
Calirante trying to stand up but can't free himself from Husky's guard.
Calirante working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ inform us that Husky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Husky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calirante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving. #SUB2#
Calirante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calirante has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Husky controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself. #SUB2#
Husky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Husky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calirante defends well.
Calirante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calirante is pushing down on Husky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Husky is fighting to maintain full guard but Calirante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Husky trying to hold on to Calirante's head to control him but Calirante postures up.
Calirante is keen to just control but Husky is a slippery customer.
Calirante is really struggling to control Husky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Calirante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Husky tries to get to full guard but Calirante has control of the leg. #T3#
Husky trying to control here.
Husky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Husky gets back to full guard.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Husky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Husky being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Husky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calirante defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Husky keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Husky pushes a forearm under Calirante's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Calirante is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konrad Husky!
Konrad Husky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc103
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lennox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calirante throws out the jab.
Calirante checks the leg kick.
Lennox throws a leg kick but Calirante checks it.
Lennox misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Calirante counters with a single leg into guard. Lennox didn't expect that.
Calirante is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lennox is controlling Calirante's posture.
Lennox working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lennox has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Calirante doesn't defend quickly enough and Lennox has managed to lock this one up! Can Calirante escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lennox on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Lennox!
Ray Lennox 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:
gc101
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Calirante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calirante takes one on the button.
Stove scores with a leg kick.
Stove looks to land a combination but Calirante avoids it well.
Stove scores with a nice strike.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calirante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stove lands a nice hook to Calirante's body. Calirante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Stove moves out of range of the leg kick from Calirante.
Stove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calirante's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Stove as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Stove.
Calirante needs to keep his hands up - Stove had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stove checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stove jabs at Calirante's body.
Stove connects with a crisp jab.
Stove throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stove looks to land a right hand but Calirante moved out of range.
Calirante is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Stove shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calirante wants to control but Stove is keeping busy.
Stove is taking a breather. Calirante 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.#T2#
Stove is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Calirante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stove prevents Calirante from improving his position.
Stove tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stove trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Calirante. #T3#
Stove looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Stove misses with a straight right.
Calirante tries to counter with a takedown but Stove is quick to defend against it.
Stove might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Calirante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stove counters with a good low kick that Calirante was not able to check.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
Stove cracks a nice hook into Calirante's ribs.
Stove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calirante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calirante wants it to stay on the feet.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Stove.
Stove walks into a stiff left hand from Calirante.
Calirante avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calirante lands with a good body shot.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calirante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Calirante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Stove blocks the leg kick.
Stove flicks out a counter leg kick but Calirante steps away.
Calirante is looking to wear down Stove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calirante misses with a two punch combination.
Stove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Stove rushes Calirante and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove 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##CL2#
Stove clinches.
Stove digs a right hand into Calirante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calirante's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calirante.
Stove is working Calirante over against the cage.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Stove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante digs a right hand into Stove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stove's gas tank.
Calirante trying to control the position but instead, Stove has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calirante into the cage.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stove blocking some punches.
Stove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calirante tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Stove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Stove.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calirante tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calirante.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stove lands a nice uppercut.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
Stove taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Calirante - that landed with a thud.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante lands a hook that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Calirante blocks a body shot from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Calirante fails to land.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove gets underhooks to prevent Calirante's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stove.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Stove controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Stove - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Stove controls his hands.
Stove tries to stall but Calirante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stove gets through Calirante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stove.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stove or not.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Stove. #T4#
Stove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stove is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stove effectively controlling the action here.
Stove tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Stove.
Stove pushes Calirante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stove digs a right hand underneath Calirante's ribcage. Calirante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Calirante scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calirante lands a right hook to the body.
Calirante misses with a low kick as Stove jumps back.
Stove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Stove moves into the clinch.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Calirante controls the action.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stove throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Stove lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calirante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove lands with a light punch inside.
Stove tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
Stove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calirante or not. #T1#
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stove is working Calirante over against the cage.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Stove pushes Calirante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stove works on Calirante's body with a couple of short punches.
Stove's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Calirante manages to break the clinch.
Stove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calirante.
Stove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Stove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Stove is out of range.
Stove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Stove.
Stove shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stove connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calirante's hands.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Stove takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Calirante is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stove.
#T3#
Jab by Stove.
Oh Calirante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calirante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Stove forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
Stove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calirante or not. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stove lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Calirante crumples to the floor! Stove milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steffan Stove!
A less than humble Steffan Stove misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
gc100.5
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Toriyama.
Toriyama avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toriyama. Calirante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calirante blocks a head kick by Toriyama.
Good shot there by Calirante.#CUT2#
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
A punch combination from Toriyama misses.
A head kick misses from Calirante. #CL#
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries to work over Calirante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calirante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Calirante back against the cage.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Toriyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calirante is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Calirante shrugs off.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Calirante pushes Toriyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands a nice uppercut.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calirante effectively controlling the action here.
Calirante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calirante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Calirante tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calirante dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Calirante blocks the elbow strike.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama lands an uppercut.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Calirante in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Calirante takes a shot to the head.
Calirante working aggressively here.
Toriyama tries to work over Calirante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Calirante presses Toriyama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toriyama.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante lands with a right to the head.
Calirante has Toriyama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toriyama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Calirante.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Toriyama as the two fighters clinch.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Calirante taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Calirante takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toriyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toriyama lands with an overhand left.
Calirante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toriyama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calirante scrambles back to his feet.
Toriyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toriyama slips a jab from Calirante.
Toriyama tries to counter by clinching up but Calirante breaks away and moves out of range.
Calirante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Calirante.#CL#
Toriyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Toriyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calirante lands a right hand. #T1#
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
Calirante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calirante's elbow.
Toriyama's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Calirante is looking for a takedown.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Calirante 's eye.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Calirante.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calirante tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Toriyama.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calirante.
#T2#
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Calirante lands a shoulder strike.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Calirante 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante working aggressively here.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
Calirante lands a hook that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama tries to stall but Calirante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calirante tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calirante tries to score a body lock takedown but Toriyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Calirante.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Calirante in his tracks for a moment.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama. #T3#
Toriyama looking to stall.
Akira Toriyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Calirante dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calirante is keeping busy.
Calirante digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Calirante lands an uppercut.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calirante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calirante tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Calirante back against the cage.
Calirante tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Calirante back against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Calirante avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toriyama or not. #T4#
Calirante has Toriyama pressed against the cage.
Calirante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calirante.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toriyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama tries to stall but Calirante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante blocks the elbow strike.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Calirante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calirante's defenses.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Calirante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Calirante gets a clinch.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Calirante misses with the head strike.
Calirante avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Toriyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Calirante 's eye.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Calirante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Calirante digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Calirante breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Toriyama is predictable there
and Calirante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toriyama lands with a shot to the body.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toriyama looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Toriyama.
Toriyama looks to throw the jab but Calirante is out of range. #T2##CL#
Toriyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Toriyama is rocked!
Calirante stalling.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Calirante presses Toriyama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toriyama trying to control the position but instead, Calirante has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toriyama into the cage.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Calirante blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Calirante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toriyama stalling.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Toriyama stalling in the clinch but Calirante improves position.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Calirante misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calirante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama is working Calirante over against the cage.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Toriyama.
Calirante working aggressively here.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Calirante avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Toriyama.
Well Toriyama 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
After winning the bout, Akira Toriyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
gc99
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Atkins takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Atkins tries to clinch but Calirante is having none of it.
Atkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Calirante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atkins moves out of range as Calirante throws a body kick.
Atkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Calirante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calirante swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Calirante to work.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante lands an uppercut.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
#T1#
Calirante is working Atkins over against the cage.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Calirante.
Atkins is looking to control Calirante's arms but Calirante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calirante fails to land.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante blocking some punches.
Calirante lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Calirante presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Calirante scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante lands a right hand.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calirante.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Calirante.
Atkins tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A short right from Calirante.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calirante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Calirante blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Calirante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Still in the clinch, Calirante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calirante lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins has Calirante pushed against the cage.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Calirante lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Atkins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Calirante finish him?
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Calirante can't get the takedown.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atkins tries to work over Calirante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Calirante.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins stalling in the clinch but Calirante improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Calirante cracks Atkins with a nice body shot.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Atkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Calirante throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calirante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calirante half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkins swings widly with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice body shot.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Atkins misses #TD#
so Calirante counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Calirante with a nice head shot there.
Calirante controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.#SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Atkins has his foot on Calirante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calirante works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass. #SUB2#
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calirante defends it easily.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Calirante stands and throws Atkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Calirante scoring with punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkins tries to buck Calirante off but Calirante is having none of it.
Calirante wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante cracks Atkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calirante wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Atkins taking a bit of punishment here - Calirante scoring with strikes.
Calirante trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
Calirante lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face as Calirante controls the position.
Atkins tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calirante scores with punches from side control.
Atkins regains half guard.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Atkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkins.#SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santiago Calirante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but Calirante pushes his legs off easily.
Calirante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkins, not yet.
Calirante postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calirante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calirante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkins tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkins misses with a leg kick
and Calirante counters with a left to the body.
Atkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calirante blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Atkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calirante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calirante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Calirante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Calirante lands a body punch.
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!
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante wants a takedown but no success here.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Calirante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante scores with a shoulder strike.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante taking a breather.
Calirante's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calirante is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calirante.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Calirante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Atkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calirante has picked Atkins up and slammed him! Atkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Calirante manages to pass to side control!
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calirante lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atkins wants to control but Calirante postures up.
Atkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calirante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calirante cracks Atkins with a big right hand but Atkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Atkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Calirante lands some shots froms side control.
Atkins tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkins tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Check out the look on Calirante's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calirante in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Calirante lands some shots froms side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Calirante creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Calirante stalls from top position.#T4#
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkins is trying to control Calirante's posture but Calirante avoids it.
Calirante lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Atkins regains half guard.
Atkins is staying active underneath Calirante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santiago Calirante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Atkins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Calirante pushes past his half guard into mount!
Atkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calirante tries to control but Atkins wriggling away.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante with shots to the head and body - Atkins looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calirante 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
hc97
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Fett.
Fett cracks Calirante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calirante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Calirante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Calirante misses the shot to the body.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett feints and then cracks Calirante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calirante down.
Calirante connects with a solid leg kick.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Fett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calirante napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calirante sneaks back into half guard.
Calirante is trying to get back to full guard.
Fett drops an elbow to the side of Calirante's head.
Fett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calirante is controlling Fett's trapped leg to prevent Fett from advancing to side control.
Calirante's coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Fett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fett throwing shots but Calirante is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calirante is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Calirante.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calirante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Calirante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fett looking for a guillotine here but Calirante defends easily.
#T2#
Calirante is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calirante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calirante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Calirante trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Calirante is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calirante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fett working for a triangle but Calirante defends it easily.
Fett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calirante is one step ahead there.
Calirante slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fett actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Calirante passes into side control!
Calirante looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fett is avoiding damage well.
Calirante controlling the position from side mount.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Calirante's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Calirante working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jango Fett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Calirante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fett stuns Calirante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fett lands with a good body shot.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Calirante is just out of range.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calirante stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Calirante has knocked Fett down with a huge combo! Calirante steps away and waves a wobbly Fett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Jango Fett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calirante misses with a wild combination.
Fett lands a jab to Calirante's midsection.
Jango Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calirante checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Calirante misses the target.
Calirante walks into a straight right hand from Fett.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Calirante appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Calirante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Calirante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Calirante.
Calirante moves away from the strike by Fett.
Calirante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fett just manages to avoid it.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante avoids the body shot from Fett.
Calirante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fett sprawls and moves away.
Fett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calirante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calirante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Calirante is looking to wear down Fett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calirante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
It looked like Calirante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calirante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.#T2#
Calirante slips under a jab.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Fett avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Calirante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett's corner calls for a 1-2. Fett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calirante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calirante staying out of range there.
Calirante punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws out a leg kick but Calirante moves out of range and Fett only half commits.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Fett avoided it.
Fett scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Fett.
Calirante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calirante slips under a jab from Fett.
Fett works the jab nicely.#T3#
Fett shoots in but Calirante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Calirante misses the target.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jango Fett.
Calirante checks a leg kick.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calirante counters with a low kick, right behind Fett 's knee.
Calirante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calirante.
Calirante takes one on the button.
Calirante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calirante throws a wild body kick that Fett sees coming a mile off.
Calirante swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Calirante is looking to counter with a body kick.
Calirante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fett avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Fett cracks Calirante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calirante in his tracks.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt - Calirante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calirante throws a quick counter head kick but Fett was just out of range.
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Calirante down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jango Fett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett misses with a low kick as Calirante jumps back.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Calirante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Fett lands.
A shot to the liver by Fett. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calirante, as that shot connected.
Fett goes for a double leg but Calirante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Calirante continues to drive forward.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fett cracks Calirante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Nice cross by Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calirante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fett just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calirante counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett works Calirante's body with a nice hook.
Calirante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fett misses with a hook to the body
and Calirante counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Calirante drops Fett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fett looks back up at him and smiles so Calirante waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Fett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calirante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fett is still on wobbly legs! Can Calirante finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Calirante! Fett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante 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:
gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Small drops his hands momentarily and Calirante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calirante!
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small lands a jab to Calirante's midsection.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Calirante counters with a shoot takedown. Small fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Calirante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small trying to control the position.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to sweep but instead, Calirante has passed into half guard.
Small wants to control but Calirante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small wants to improve his position but Calirante is controlling well.
Calirante trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
Small gets back to full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small is adopting a defensive guard.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Small keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calirante keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.#T3#
Small looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small is trying to control but can't.
Calirante not doing much here.
Calirante throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Calirante throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Small to regain full guard.
Small has his hands on Calirante's head, controlling the position.
Small looking to control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
Calirante throws a strike but Small rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Calirante keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Calirante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Small not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Calirante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calirante's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calirante taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calirante managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Small.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small. #T1#
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
Small cracks Calirante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Small landing a few strikes.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
You can see the frustration on Calirante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Small working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Calirante tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calirante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante is trying to get back to half guard.
Small lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Small throwing strikes but Calirante manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calirante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calirante scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calirante lands a couple of elbows.
Calirante pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calirante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Small manages to get to full guard.
Calirante throwing strikes from guard but Small blocks nicely. #T4#
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Calirante won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small 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!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Calirante.
Small digs a good hook to Calirante's body.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Small forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calirante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Calirante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.#T1#
Calirante is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante being controlled against the cage.
Small is looking for a takedown.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calirante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
#TD2#
Small has Calirante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Small pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calirante tumbling to the mat - Small dives into Calirante's guard.
Calirante controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Calirante is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calirante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calirante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Calirante has wrist control.
Small is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calirante has control of Small's left arm, preventing Small from doing any damage. #T3#
Calirante keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Calirante controlling Small's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Calirante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Calirante misses its intended target. #T4#
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Calirante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calirante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small cracks Calirante with an open hand slap.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Calirante off the cage and back into range.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Calirante counters with a head kick that drops Small to the mat! Small scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Small is rocked!
Calirante walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Small drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Calirante swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Small's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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