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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Callard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Callard blocks the leg kick.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
Callard digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Callard is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Callard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Callard lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Callard.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callard.
Rob Callard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald jabs at Callard's body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Callard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Callard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Callard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callard throws out the jab.
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Callard misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Callard saw that one coming.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callard.
Callard tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Callard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Callard blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Callard lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Callard throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Callard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Callard as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
Callard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Callard.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callard.#T2#
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callard. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Callard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Callard lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Callard moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves out of range as Callard strikes.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Callard at a distance.
Callard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Callard cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callard manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callard moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Callard looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callard is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callard.
Callard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callard. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Callard saw that one coming.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callard.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Callard loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Callard throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Callard.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Callard misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses the jab.
Callard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Callard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A counter left hand to the body from Callard misses its target.
Callard with a jab.
Callard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callard moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Callard's body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Callard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald slips a jab from Callard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callard 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 McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald misses with a straight right. #TD#
Callard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Callard wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Callard. #SUB#
Callard seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callard's back!
McDonald has the hooks in. Callard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Callard looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald.
Callard tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Callard wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
Callard is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McDonald. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T2#
Callard manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Callard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callard is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Callard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Callard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callard landing with the ground and pound.
Callard throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Callard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Callard trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Callard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Callard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Callard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callard wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callard takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Callard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Callard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Callard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callard misses with a wild body shot.
Callard tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Callard throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callard lands with a good body shot.
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rob Callard is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Callard. #CUT#
That has opened up Maurice McDonald's cut even more.
Callard lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
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#
McDonald throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Callard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callard.
Callard lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Callard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald punishes Callard's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Callard coming out on top.
Nice cross by Callard.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Callard moved out of range.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a hook. Callard ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Callard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Callard takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard misses with a looping right.#T1#
Callard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald is looking to slow Callard down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Callard.
Callard throws a big shot that misses.
Callard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callard ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
An attempted straight right counter from Callard misses the target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Callard.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callard stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Callard as he connects with a hook.
Callard blocks a jab.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Callard catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Callard. Beautiful body shot.
Callard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Callard swinging wildly here.
Callard swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Callard throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Callard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Callard.
Callard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Callard.
Callard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Callard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Callard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Callard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
Callard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Callard counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses the jab.
Callard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Callard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Callard misses with an uppercut.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callard.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
Callard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Callard!
Callard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Callard.
Callard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Callard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Callard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Callard works the jab nicely.
Callard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callard lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Callard.
Callard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Callard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Callard!
An out of breath Rob Callard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Callard tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callard moves away.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callard.
Callard misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Callard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Callard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1##TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Callard is trying to get back to full guard.
Callard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Callard.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Callard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez works over Callard with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Callard looking to control.
#T2#
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Callard.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callard controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself. #SUB#
Callard working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez drops back looking for a leg! Callard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Callard manages to kick Gonzalez off! Gonzalez jumps back into Callard's guard.
Gonzalez won't allow Callard to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Callard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Callard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzalez has Callard in his guard.#REVR#
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Callard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Callard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to control but Callard passes easily into half guard.
Callard trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Callard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callard pulls his head out easily.
Callard working Gonzalez over with strikes.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Callard is controlling him
Callard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Callard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Callard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Callard trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Callard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez has hold of Callard's hands but Callard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gonzalez is trying to keep Callard in close.
Callard working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callard with a nice head shot there.
Callard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callard preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez pulls Callard in close to prevent any damage.
Callard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T7#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Callard from controlling successfully.
Callard throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez controls Callard momentarily but Callard frees himself.
Callard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Callard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Callard defends it easily.
#SUB#
Callard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Callard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Callard wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Callard with a nice head shot there.
Callard connects with a couple of short punches.
Callard wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Callard is really struggling to control Gonzalez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Callard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Callard preventing the sweep. #T9##SUB2#
Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Callard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Callard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callard defends it easily.
Callard trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callard chips away with some ground and pound.
Callard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Callard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Rob Callard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Callard throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez cracks the inside of Callard's front leg.
Callard connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Callard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callard pinned against the ropes. Callard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callard misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Callard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Callard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Callard loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.#T1#
Callard lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Callard is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callard misses with a body shot.
Callard lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.#TD#
Callard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Callard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Callard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Callard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Callard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB#
Callard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Callard is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez won't allow Callard to sweep him here.
Gonzalez passes easily into side control. 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!#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Callard tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Gonzalez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Callard is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gonzalez yanks on the arm and Callard is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gonzalez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Gonzalez!
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 45
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Volkov throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Callard to score with a decent uppercut.
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Callard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Callard avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Callard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Callard misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Callard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Callard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Callard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Callard misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Callard lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rob Callard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Callard counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Callard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hugs & Kisses in the buildup to the fight.
Callard misses the shot to the body.
Callard connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Callard.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Callard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callard defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Callard.
Callard misses with a jab to the body
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Callard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callard counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Callard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Callard looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Callard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Callard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Callard scores with a nice strike.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Callard throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Callard checks it.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Callard moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Callard.
Nice straight punches there by Callard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Callard.
Callard tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callard swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Callard takes one to the side of the head.
Callard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Callard avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Callard feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Callard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callard throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Callard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callard throws a nice head kick!
Callard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callard lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callard misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Callard manages to duck under it in time.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Callard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Callard gets a double leg takedown into Volkov's guard.
Callard postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Callard is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Callard throws a big elbow that misses.
Callard wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callard passes into half guard.
Volkov is looking to control Callard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Nice strikes from Callard there.
Callard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Callard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Callard seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Callard is controlling well.
Volkov is not content to let Callard control the position.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callard's back!
Callard is keeping busy.
Volkov has the hooks in. Callard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Callard is working hard here to advance position.
Callard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Volkov.
Volkov tries to keep control of the position but Callard is staying busy.
Volkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Callard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Callard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Callard trying to control the hands but Volkov breaks the grip.
Callard is in bad spot here.
Volkov tries to keep control of the position but Callard is staying busy.#T3#
Callard is really stuck here.
Volkov avoiding Callard 's attempts to control his hands.
Volkov doesn't have the hooks in and Callard manages to turn into his guard.
Callard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callard chips away with some ground and pound.
Callard passes into half guard.
Callard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Callard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Callard working Volkov over with strikes. #T4#
Callard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Callard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Callard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Callard is looking to stall here but Volkov recovers full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callard wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Callard controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Callard blocks a jab.
Callard tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
Callard throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Callard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Callard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Callard.
A cross from Volkov lands.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Callard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Callard is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Callard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callard.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Callard.
Callard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Callard misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Callard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Callard off balance momentarily.
Callard throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Callard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callard moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Callard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Callard blocks the low kick.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Callard.
Callard throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Callard only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Callard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Volkov catches Callard right on the button with a cross.
Callard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Callard lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Callard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callard just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Callard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callard lands an overhand right.#T3#
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Callard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Callard.
It looked like Callard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Callard misses with a hook to the body
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Callard is rocked!
Volkov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Callard to the canvas! Callard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Volkov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Volkov!
Dmitry Volkov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yeah bitches.'.
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