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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Calderon avoids the head kick by Jarzyna.
#CL2#
Jarzyna darts in and clinches Calderon up against the cage.#TD2#
Jarzyna manages to pull guard.
Jarzyna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarzyna is looking to stand up but Calderon isn't so interested in that idea.
Jarzyna trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Calderon preventing the sweep.
Calderon tries to stand but Jarzyna is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon won't allow Jarzyna to get back to his feet. #SU#
Calderon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL2#
Jarzyna drives through and clinches with Calderon against the cage.
#TD2#
Calderon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jarzyna is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Calderon to the mat. Calderon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Calderon pushes Jarzyna off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calderon dives in and grabs Jarzyna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarzyna pushes down on Calderon's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarzyna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarzyna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calderon moves away.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Jarzyna shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Jarzyna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calderon is staying active underneath Jarzyna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Jarzyna wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon has a hand on Jarzyna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jarzyna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Calderon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Jarzyna moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calderon has worked his arm free - good work by Calderon!
Calderon tries to improve position but can't.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Check out the look on Jarzyna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calderon defending against the ground and pound.
Jarzyna trying to control the position but Calderon is working away.
Calderon stops Jarzyna from passing to mount. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarzyna decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Jarzyna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Calderon trying to keep a closed guard but Jarzyna is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Jarzyna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calderon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jarzyna looking to pass the guard.
Jarzyna is still trying to improve position.
Jarzyna is looking to work some ground and pound but Calderon has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Jarzyna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Jarzyna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calderon to the mat! Calderon manages to get full guard.
Jarzyna looks winded!
Jarzyna stopping the sweep attempt from Calderon.#SUB#
Calderon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jarzyna is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Calderon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Jarzyna 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##TD#
Calderon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Jarzyna bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Jarzyna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calderon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Jarzyna stands up and waves to Calderon to follow him. #TD2#
Jarzyna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Jarzyna prevents Calderon from improving his position.
Calderon trying to hold on to Jarzyna's head to control him but Jarzyna postures up.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Calderon is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Jarzyna stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jarzyna moves to clinch but Calderon breaks away
and Calderon counters with a left to the body. #T2#
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.#TD2#
Jarzyna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Calderon pushes Jarzyna off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarzyna is trying to push Calderon away but Calderon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calderon misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Jarzyna pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarzyna is trying to control the position but Calderon postures up. #SUB2#
Jarzyna looking for a guillotine here but Calderon defends easily.
Jarzyna is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jarzyna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Jarzyna is looking for a triangle here but Calderon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calderon tries to score with some ground and pound. Jarzyna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Calderon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jarzyna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Calderon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jarzyna, who protects the arm well.
Calderon working the body and head with strikes.
Calderon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jarzyna is avoiding damage well.
Jarzyna keeps Calderon under control for a moment.
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 Michel Calderon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Jarzyna shows good takedown defense.
Jarzyna tries to counter by closing the distance.
Calderon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calderon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calderon looks for a takedown but Jarzyna sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jarzyna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calderon's half guard.#ES#
Calderon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarzyna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Jarzyna moves into range and clinches up with Calderon.#TD2#
Jarzyna has clasped his hands together around Calderon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Calderon throws Jarzyna to one side and escapes!
A right-left combo lands from Jarzyna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Jarzyna gets a takedown into half guard.
Jarzyna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Jarzyna stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jarzyna is looking to clinch. #T2##TD2#
Jarzyna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jarzyna wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Jarzyna is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jarzyna trying to control from half guard but Calderon is working away.
Calderon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Jarzyna has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calderon is proving hard to escape from.
Calderon pulls Jarzyna in close to his closed guard and prevents Jarzyna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krzysztof Jarzyna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calderon wants to sweep here but Jarzyna controlling him for the moment.
Calderon trying to keep a closed guard but Jarzyna is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Calderon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#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.
Calderon lands a body shot.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Jarzyna misses
and Calderon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michel Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarzyna misses with a body kick.#TD#
Calderon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jarzyna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Jarzyna pushes Calderon off and gets back to his feet.
Krzysztof Jarzyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jarzyna scores with a takedown into Calderon's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Jarzyna.
Well Jarzyna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Jarzyna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ford shoots in and gets a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Ford stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Calderon against the cage.
Calderon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Ford gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ford prevents Calderon from standing back up.
Calderon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#T1##SU2#
Ford escapes and gets back to his feet.
Calderon has a takedown stuffed.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Calderon has been cut.#TD2#
Ford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Calderon on his heels. He'll look to pass Calderon's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Calderon pushes Ford off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ford 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. #CL2#
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford tries to circle away but Calderon has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Ford gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ford controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ford stands and steps away. Calderon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ford forces Calderon back against the cage and clinches.
Ford leaning against his opponent.
Calderon is trying to pull guard but Ford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ford is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Calderon can't fight it off and eventually Ford manages to take the fight to the floor. Calderon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Calderon pushes Ford off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Ford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calderon's guard.#SUB#
Calderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
Calderon really is a fat lump.
Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Ford stands and steps away. Calderon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Calderon's guard.#ES#
Calderon pushes Ford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Ford misses with the body kick
letting Calderon counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ford scores with a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Calderon is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Calderon moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calderon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ford's efforts to push away.
Calderon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calderon is trying to defend but Ford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Calderon's cut.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calderon looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ford tries to break the clinch but Calderon is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Ford gets a clinch.
Ford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ford wants to get back to striking at distance but Calderon won't allow it.
Ford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calderon up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford. #TD2#
Ford gets control of Calderon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Calderon gets to his feet. Ford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL2#
Ford has Calderon up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Calderon regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Calderon looking for a guillotine here but Ford defends easily.
#SUB#
Calderon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ford escapes and throws Calderon's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3##SU2#
Ford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calderon to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calderon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calderon's half guard.#ES#
Calderon pushes Ford off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Calderon gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Ford stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Ford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calderon uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Ford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Calderon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford tries to clinch but Calderon moves away
letting Calderon counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Calderon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford tries to score with some ground and pound. Calderon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calderon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calderon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ford working away.#T1#
Calderon manages to get back to half guard.
Ford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calderon wants to control but Ford is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ford in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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.#CL2#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Calderon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calderon is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Ford is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Calderon can't fight it off and eventually Ford manages to take the fight to the floor. Calderon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ford landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SU2#
Ford gets to his feet. Calderon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ford stalling the fight.
#TD#
Calderon pulls guard successfully.
Ford throws a big elbow that misses.
Ford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ford won't allow Calderon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into side control.
Ford just content to control the position. #T4#
Ford advances nicely into full mount.
Ford controlling the pace for now.
Ford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Calderon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford controlling his opponent.
Calderon is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fair moves in looking to clinch but Calderon pushes him off.
Fair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fair wants to clinch up but Calderon keeps it at a distance.
Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fair.
Fair is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Zack Fair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fair moves into the clinch.
Calderon blocking some punches.
Fair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fair prevents it.
Calderon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fair working aggressively here.
#T1#
Calderon is stalling here.
#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch.
Calderon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fair.
Fair wants to clinch.
It looked like Calderon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fair.
Fair tries to clinch up.
Calderon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fair pinned against the cage. Fair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fair unleashes a big counter combination but Calderon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fair. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Calderon has been cut.#T2#
Fair is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Zack Fair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fair fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Calderon gets tackled into the cage by Fair. Fair maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calderon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fair.
Fair misses with the head strike.
Fair misses with a punch on the inside.
Calderon really is a fat lump.
Fair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calderon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calderon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fair smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Fair wants to clinch.
Fair doesn't manage to clinch there - Calderon circles away.
Calderon is looking for a counter combo.
Fair lands with a good body shot.
Calderon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fair tries to avoid it but Calderon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fair to the ground. Fair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Fair both land. Nice combination.
Calderon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Calderon gets tackled into the cage by Fair. Fair maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fair.#ROC2#
Calderon is rocked!
Fair throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Oh Calderon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calderon.
Calderon blocks an uppercut.
Calderon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fair misses with the head strike.
Calderon blocking some punches.
Fair misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fair.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calderon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fair misses with some punches.
Calderon seems to have got his legs back now.
Calderon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fair smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Fair tries to clinch but Calderon moves out of range.
Calderon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fair wants to clinch
and Calderon counters with a three punch combo that has Fair backing up. Fair nods at Calderon to acknowledge the strikes.
Fair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calderon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calderon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Fair feints with a jab and clips Calderon right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Calderon is sent crashing into the canvas and Fair leaps in for the kill! Calderon tries to get to his feet but Fair is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Calderon is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Fair!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Woods darts in and clinches Calderon up against the cage.#TD2#
Woods jumps into guard, dragging Calderon to the mat.
Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Woods.
Calderon postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it. #SUB2#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calderon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throwing strikes but missing.
Calderon lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Calderon gets to his feet - Woods follows without any prompting. #T1#
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Calderon closes the distance and pushes Woods back into the cage.#TD2#
Woods has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Calderon is trying to keep an underhook but Woods manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calderon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woods won't allow Calderon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Calderon working for submissions but it's allowed Woods to get to half guard.
Calderon wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Calderon manages to get to full guard.
Calderon working a defensive guard here.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calderon has his hands on Woods's head, controlling the position.
Woods has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calderon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woods defends well.
Woods throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Calderon controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
Calderon 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.
Calderon looking to control.
Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woods's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Woods looking for subs off his back but Calderon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Woods is looking to control Calderon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?
Calderon prevents Woods from standing back up.
#SUB#
Calderon is trying to work for a kimura but Woods is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Calderon is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calderon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Calderon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Woods closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Calderon quickly recovers to half guard.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calderon is trying to control but Woods passes into side control!
Woods trying to control the action but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Woods is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Michel Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon struggling a bit here.#T1#
Calderon is looking for a sweep.
Calderon struggling a bit here.
Calderon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calderon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Woods tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Calderon.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calderon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calderon trying to control from the bottom.
Woods scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Calderon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Woods is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Calderon reverses the position - he's now on top in Woods's guard. #T3#
Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Calderon stands up from Woods's guard - Calderon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woods misses with a leg kick
and Calderon counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Woods gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Woods taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
Calderon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Woods lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Calderon has been cut.#T4#
Calderon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Calderon has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Calderon gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Woods kicks Calderon off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Woods stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Woods manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Calderon on his heels. He'll look to pass Calderon's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Calderon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Calderon in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shunte Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michel Calderon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calderon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Calderon shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Michel Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Woods closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calderon did well to prevent Woods getting side control.#ES#
Calderon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Woods is on him like a limpet, forcing Calderon back against the cage.#BC2#
Woods breaks from the clinch.
Woods tries to clinch but Calderon moves out of range.
Shunte Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Woods darts in and clinches Calderon up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Woods jumps guard.
Woods pulls Calderon in close to his closed guard and prevents Calderon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Calderon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Calderon stands up from Woods's guard - Calderon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Calderon looks to move to half guard but instead Woods has passed into mount! Damn!
Calderon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Calderon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calderon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calderon gets full guard.
Woods preventing the sweep. #T3#
Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Woods stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Calderon tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods throws a fast counter high kick but Calderon manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Calderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well.
Woods is working Calderon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Woods decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Woods rushes Calderon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woods leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calderon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Woods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calderon uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Calderon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunte Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunte Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fankulewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calderon tries to clinch there but Fankulewski circles away.
A low kick from Fankulewski misses #TD#
and Calderon counters with a single leg into guard. Fankulewski didn't expect that. #ES2#
Fankulewski pushes Calderon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Fankulewski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fankulewski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fankulewski pulls his head out easily.
Fankulewski is thwarting Calderon's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fankulewski seems to be looking for submissions.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Calderon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fankulewski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Calderon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Fankulewski .
Fankulewski is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Fankulewski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fankulewski controlling Calderon's posture.
Fankulewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fankulewski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.#T3#
Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fankulewski 's guard. #REVR##SU#
Calderon gets to his feet - Fankulewski follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Fankulewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fankulewski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calderon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calderon trying to hold on to Fankulewski 's head to control him but Fankulewski postures up.
Fankulewski working over Calderon with some ground and pound. Calderon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Fankulewski wants to pass the guard but Calderon is defending well.
Calderon is pressing down on Fankulewski 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fankulewski prevents Calderon from getting back to his feet.
Calderon is trying to control the position but Fankulewski postures up.
Calderon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fankulewski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Fankulewski is looking to take a break and control but Calderon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fankulewski winds up and cracks Calderon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fankulewski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fankulewski stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Fankulewski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fankulewski connects with a body shot.#TD#
Calderon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Fankulewski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Fankulewski dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fankulewski preventing the sweep.
Calderon is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fankulewski advances to half guard. #T1#
Fankulewski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fankulewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calderon wants to improve his position but Fankulewski is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fankulewski connects with a nice short shot to Calderon's temple. #SUB2#
Fankulewski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calderon is just riding it out for now. Fankulewski eventually gives up the hold.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard but Fankulewski has mounted him!
Fankulewski content just to control the position here. #T2#
Fankulewski lands a nice shot to the head.
Calderon tries to lock up and control but Fankulewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fankulewski controlling the pace for now.
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calderon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Fankulewski .
Fankulewski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fankulewski content to control rather than advance.
Lukasz Fankulewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fankulewski working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Calderon is trying to control but Fankulewski passes into side control!
Calderon wants to get back to his feet but Fankulewski is dominant here and he's now got Calderon's back!
Fankulewski is punishing Calderon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Calderon can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fankulewski working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Calderon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Fankulewski has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Calderon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukasz Fankulewski !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calderon.#TD2#
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calderon!#ES#
Calderon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Calderon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Thomas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Thomas gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calderon, who protects the arm well.
Thomas wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thomas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calderon wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas looking to ground and pound but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Calderon is trying to escape the mount.
Calderon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Calderon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Thomas has control of Calderon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Calderon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Calderon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Calderon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thomas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calderon to his feet. #CL2#
Thomas forces Calderon back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calderon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calderon really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Thomas has Calderon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calderon tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Calderon's guard.#SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Calderon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calderon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Calderon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Calderon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Calderon has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Calderon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calderon misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Thomas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jamie Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas tries to advance position but instead Calderon slips a leg back in to half guard.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas throwing shots but Calderon is blocking nicely.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Calderon stops Thomas from passing to mount.
Thomas working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderon is trying to improve his position.
Calderon tries to control but Thomas manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Thomas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Thomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Calderon tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Thomas tries to get the hooks in deep but Calderon pushed the leg off.
Thomas avoiding Calderon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Thomas looking to break Calderon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Calderon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thomas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Thomas working for a choke but Calderon is defending well.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas has the hooks in. Calderon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thomas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thomas keeps control of the position as Calderon tries to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas avoiding Calderon 's attempts to control his hands.
Thomas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Calderon fending off the submission attempt from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Thomas scores with a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Calderon pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Calderon has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Calderon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Calderon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice cross by Thomas.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Calderon. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas. #SUB2#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calderon, who protects the arm well.
Thomas taking a breather here. #T3#
Thomas trying to control the action but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Calderon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Calderon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Thomas stands up.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Calderon gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calderon is looking to stand back up but Thomas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Calderon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Thomas is keen to just control but Calderon is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Calderon goes for a double leg but Van Der Velden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Velden continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Van Der Velden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Van Der Velden drives through with a takedown into Calderon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Der Velden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Calderon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calderon keeping full guard, as Van Der Velden tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Velden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calderon is trying to control the position but Van Der Velden postures up. #T1#
Van Der Velden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Calderon, not yet.
Calderon trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Velden is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Van Der Velden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calderon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Van Der Velden manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Calderon trying to hold on to Van Der Velden's head to control him but Van Der Velden postures up.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Velden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Van Der Velden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Calderon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU2#
Van Der Velden gets to his feet. Calderon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL#
Calderon rushes Van Der Velden and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Van Der Velden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calderon uses from the top position.
Calderon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Calderon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Van Der Velden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Calderon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Van Der Velden keeps control of the position easily here as Calderon tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Calderon wants to control his opponent's hands but Van Der Velden gets his hands free.
Van Der Velden slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Calderon wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Velden really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Calderon.
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!
Van Der Velden is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Van Der Velden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Van Der Velden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Der Velden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calderon really is a fat lump.
Calderon is being controlled here.
Calderon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Der Velden off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon not allowing Van Der Velden to control his hands. #SUB#
Van Der Velden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Calderon. #T1##SUB#
Calderon looking for the RNC.
Van Der Velden wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Van Der Velden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Calderon working for a choke but Van Der Velden is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Calderon is persistently looking for the submission but Van Der Velden is defending it well.
Hendrik Van Der Velden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Calderon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Van Der Velden trying to control the hands but Calderon won't let him.
Van Der Velden can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Calderon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Calderon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Der Velden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Der Velden for a finish.
Van Der Velden rolls, trying to escape but Calderon keeps control of the position.
Van Der Velden breaks Calderon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Van Der Velden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Van Der Velden stays in close to Calderon's body and controls the position.
Calderon can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Velden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Van Der Velden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Velden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Calderon 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Van Der Velden dives in and scores a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Van Der Velden controlling from the top position.
Van Der Velden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Velden postures up in Calderon's guard and throws a big left but Calderon blocks it.
Van Der Velden throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Van Der Velden stopping the sweep attempt from Calderon.
Van Der Velden controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calderon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Der Velden passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Velden keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Velden just content to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Velden keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Velden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Calderon!
Van Der Velden controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Van Der Velden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Calderon wants to control but Van Der Velden is having none of it.
Van Der Velden controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Der Velden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Der Velden controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Velden prevents Calderon from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Van Der Velden there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van Der Velden controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Van Der Velden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Der Velden 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Van Der Velden!
Hendrik Van Der Velden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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