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Event:
ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Schmitt pushes him off.
Schmitt throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
McCall is looking to score with low kicks.
Schmitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCall darts in looking for a takedown but Schmitt gets double underhooks and turns McCall into the cage.
Schmitt tries to counter with a clinch but McCall shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCall enables Schmitt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCall 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.
McCall is working hard here to advance position.
Schmitt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Schmitt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCall, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt moves away from the strike by McCall.
Schmitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
McCall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schmitt sprawls well initially but McCall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCall trying to advance position but Schmitt counters by regaining guard. #T1#
McCall throwing strikes from guard but Schmitt blocks nicely.
Schmitt controlling the position.
McCall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCall won't allow Schmitt to sweep him here.
Schmitt controlling McCall's posture.
McCall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCall.
Schmitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schmitt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schmitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCall.
McCall looking to sit in guard and control but Schmitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Schmitt passes McCall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCall wants to control but Schmitt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Schmitt seems to be working for a kimura but McCall defends the submission attempt.
McCall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schmitt is trying to control the action in half guard but McCall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Schmitt is working for a kimura here but McCall manages to reverse the position and he's now in Schmitt's guard.
McCall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCall throws a strike but Schmitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmitt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmitt postures up in McCall's guard and throws a big left but McCall blocks it. #T3#
McCall looking for a sweep. Not yet McCall, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmitt slips nicely into half guard.
McCall wants to improve his position but Schmitt is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Schmitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head. #SUB2#
Schmitt is trying for a kimura here. McCall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Schmitt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tumleh Schmitt!
A victorious Tumleh Schmitt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ebbitt throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Ebbitt swinging wildly here.
Ebbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebbitt throws a nice looking combination but McCall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebbitt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ebbitt. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Ebbitt gets tackled into the cage by McCall. McCall maintains the clinch.
McCall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McCall.
McCall lands a good knee to the midsection. Ebbitt won't want to take too many of those.
Ebbitt is working for takedown but McCall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCall prevents it.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall working Ebbitt over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
McCall manages to break the clinch.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
McCall closes the distance and pushes Ebbitt back into the cage.
Knees to the body from McCall.
McCall lands a good knee to the midsection. Ebbitt won't want to take too many of those.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ebbitt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebbitt is defending well for now.
McCall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebbitt is defending well for now.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebbitt avoids the damage to the body.
Ebbitt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ebbitt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ebbitt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ebbitt takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
McCall decides to pull guard.
McCall wants to sweep here but Ebbitt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McCall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebbitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ebbitt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McCall has locked up a guillotine! McCall's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ebbitt is holding on here and McCall must be using up a lot of energy. Ebbitt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McCall gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron McCall!
Aaron McCall very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tommy Ebbitt spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
McCall walks into a jab.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
McCall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCall tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
McCall throws a combination that misses
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood scores with a spinning back kick!
Wood slips under a jab from McCall.
We've been told by McCall's head coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood cracks McCall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
McCall with a poor takedown
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood digs a good hook to McCall's body.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Wood 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.
McCall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
McCall is breathing heavily.
McCall tries to clinch but Wood moves away
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
Wood lands a jab to McCall's midsection.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCall tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall takes one on the button.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCall.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from McCall
letting Wood counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron McCall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood dips to his left and cracks McCall with an uppercut!
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCall rather than just go for the knockout.
Wood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCall at a distance.
McCall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
McCall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood lands a right hook to the body.
McCall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wood lands a jab to McCall's midsection.
Wood jabs at McCall's body.
McCall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood thuds a left hand into McCall's body.
Wood lands the left hand.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
Aaron McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Wood jabs McCall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. McCall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
McCall fails with the takedown
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood connects with a body shot.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McCall. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wood scores with a jab. McCall acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Wood thuds a left hand into McCall's body.
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wood.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends McCall's belly button to the back.
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCall misses with a wild combination.
Wood is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCall on the side of the head.
McCall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron McCall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wood lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood connects with a body shot that sends McCall's belly button to the back.
McCall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Rich Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCall doesn't seem bothered though.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCall misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wood lands a nice hook to McCall's body. McCall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wood digs a good body shot into McCall's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wood!
Wood lands a right hook to the body.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood cracks McCall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood catches McCall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCall. That did some damage!
McCall misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Wood.
McCall walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
Wood lands a right hook to the body.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing. #T3#
Wood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCall. McCall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. McCall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wood digs a good body shot into McCall's ribs.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. McCall should have avoided that one.
McCall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCall ducks right into an uppercut from Wood.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood works McCall's body with a nice hook.
Wood lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Wood lands.
A shot to the liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
McCall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
McCall is rocked!
McCall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron McCall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wood stuns McCall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood lands with a nice body kick.
Wood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCall misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
McCall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
McCall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCall.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCall fails with the takedown
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
McCall throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood throws a good cross that connects.
McCall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood jabs McCall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh McCall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood catches McCall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCall seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Wood connects with a nice looking jab.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Wood.
Nice cross by Wood.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
McCall has his takedown stuffed
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Wood there.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
McCall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCall doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood cracks a nice hook into McCall's ribs.
Donk. Wood catches McCall right on the button with a cross.
McCall moves to clinch but Wood breaks away
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
McCall misses with a double jab.
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.
McCall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wood feints a jab promting McCall to slip. Wood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
#T4#
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wood connects with a leg kick. McCall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCall at a distance.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood connects with the punch.
A low kick from McCall is predictable there
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rich Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wood connects with a body shot.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aaron McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wood 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Wood!
After the big win, Rich Wood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
McCall throws a lazy right hand but Geisler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall shoots in for a double leg but Geisler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geisler connects with a looping right hand.
Geisler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron McCall has been cut.
Geisler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Geisler duly obliges.
Geisler scores with a kick to the body.
McCall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Geisler and McCall are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Geisler throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking McCall into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Geisler knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baron Geisler!
After winning the bout, Baron Geisler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 106 Verygood - Jones
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McCall moves into the clinch.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malen is defending well for now.#TD#
Malen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCall tries to escape but Malen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Malen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
McCall showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Malen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Even with his hooks in, Malen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McCall trying to control the position but Malen manages to sink in the hooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Malen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McCall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
McCall is trying to defend against the choke here but Malen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Malen Tightens the hold and McCall taps out furiously! Malen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mathis Malen!
Our winner, Mathis Malen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall misses with a double jab.
McCall fails to land the takedown.
McCall throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
McCall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but McCall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez lands with a good body shot.
McCall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCall misses with a takedown
letting Chavez counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron McCall has been cut.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron McCall.
McCall looks winded!
McCall misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for McCall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCall wants to slow Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
McCall feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Chavez lands a big right hand that sends McCall crashing to the mat! Chavez stays standing though and waves McCall back to his feet!#ROC#
McCall is rocked!#T1#
McCall misses with a combination
and Chavez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Chavez counters with a crisp right that sends McCall to the canvas! Chavez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 29: Leary vs Mumba II
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCall walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron McCall has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as McCall shoots in.
McCall cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Rock lands the left hand.
McCall misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Rock drops back looking for a leg! McCall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCall manages to kick Rock off! Rock jumps back into McCall's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock passes McCall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rock is trying to work for a kimura but McCall is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCall is just riding it out for now. Rock eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Rock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCall sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rock is looking for submissions but instead, McCall has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Rock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rock forces his way into half guard.#T2#
McCall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but McCall is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rock throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! McCall has his hands clasped together but Rock breaks the hold and McCall is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Rock!
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Event:
KFC 26: Mann vs Potter II
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Woods forces McCall back against the cage and clinches.
Woods blocks an elbow strike.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods stalls.
Woods tries to pull guard but McCall holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
McCall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCall manages to end up in side control.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but McCall keeps moving and retains side control.
Woods wants to control but McCall postures up.#SUB#
McCall is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well. #SUB#
McCall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Woods parries the strikes from McCall easily there. McCall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Woods to escape.
McCall tries to score with some ground and pound. Woods controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Woods sneaks back into half guard.
Woods tries to get to full guard but McCall has control of the leg.
Woods gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCall passes into half guard.
Woods is pressing down on McCall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCall looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Woods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McCall frees his head nicely. Oh but Woods has switched to an armbar! McCall is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ickey Woods!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ickey Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
KFC 22: Mann vs Ramos
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall is looking to clinch.
Steve lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron McCall has been cut.
McCall looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends McCall toppling to the canvas! McCall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!#ROC2#
McCall is rocked!
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!
McCall walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Steve! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KFC 16: Kane vs Steve
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dood takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that McCall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Dood avoids the damage to the body.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
McCall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dood.
Dood lands a body punch.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dood managing to block the knees to the body from McCall.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCall tries to stall but Dood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
McCall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCall manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dood tries to escape but McCall is in control.
Dood is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
McCall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dood is trying to escape and McCall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dood is forced to tap! Nice work there by McCall! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron McCall!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron McCall thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Forever Free 1
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but McCall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but McCall sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into McCall's guard.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McCall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gomez is defending well. McCall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gomez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McCall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron McCall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aaron McCall waved his t-shirt featuring Juggernaut And Gladiators's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCall thows a body kick. Simard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and McCall counters by clinching up.
Simard tries to break the clinch but McCall is controlling the position.
McCall lands a nice knee to the body.
Simard drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCall pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCall lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
McCall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simard is fending him off so far but McCall persists. Nope, Simard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Simard with a poor takedown
and McCall counters with a series of strikes. Simard will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
McCall rushes Simard and presses him up against the cage.
McCall wants a takedown but no success here.
McCall landing knees to the body.
McCall prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
McCall manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McCall rushes Simard and presses him up against the cage.
McCall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simard.
#BC#
McCall breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
McCall dives in and grabs Simard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simard pushes down on McCall's head and hops out.
McCall scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCall gets a clinch.
McCall lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
McCall manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simard is controlling him.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simard is one step ahead there. #T3#
Simard trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall has his hands on Simard's head, controlling the position.
McCall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simard on the ground.
Simard is pushing down on McCall's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCall is fighting to maintain full guard but Simard has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCall is staying active underneath Simard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCall is doing well to control the position and prevent Simard from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Simard is looking for a kimura here.
McCall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCall is trying to stand back up but Simard is controlling him
McCall is refusing to be controlled, as Simard sits in half guard.
McCall wants to get back to full guard.
Simard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCall is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simard walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCall.
Simard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McCall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simard shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
McCall has closed the distance and engaged Simard in a clinch.
McCall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been informed that Simard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Simard shrugs off.
Simard wants a takedown but no success here.
McCall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
McCall pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from McCall.
Simard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.
Simard is breathing heavily.
McCall has control of Simard's left arm, preventing Simard from doing any damage. #T1#
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simard.
McCall has his hands on Simard's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
McCall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simard defends it easily.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simard is one step ahead there.
Simard wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCall keeping full guard, as Simard tries to pass.
McCall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simard is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McCall instigates a clinch.
McCall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, McCall scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCall unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simard can do to turn this around?#T3#
McCall digs a right hand into Simard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simard's gas tank.
McCall cracks Simard with a nice body shot.#BC#
McCall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCall moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McCall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCall swivels and escapes.
Aaron McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Simard.#CL#
McCall moves into the clinch.#BC#
McCall breaks from the clinch.
McCall shoots for a takedown but Simard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
McCall darts in and clinches Simard up against the cage.
McCall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aaron McCall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCall. #BC#
McCall breaks the clinch.
#T4#
McCall throws a combination. Simard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McCall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McCall.
McCall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simard tries to pull guard but McCall won't allow it.
#TD#
McCall gets control of Simard's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCall is adopting a defensive guard.
Simard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCall is keeping the position for now.
Simard trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McCall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCall throws a right hand that Simard ducks under and follows up with a left that Simard also avoids with ease.#TD#
McCall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simard is trying to keep McCall in close.
McCall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCall wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving.
McCall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Simard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCall wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving.
Simard trying to keep a closed guard but McCall is proving a slippery customer.
McCall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCall lands a couple of digs.
Aaron McCall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Simard working a defensive guard here.
McCall chips away with some ground and pound.
McCall works over Simard with some ground and pound from guard.
McCall connects with a couple of short punches.
McCall working some strikes from top position.
Simard controls McCall momentarily but McCall frees himself. #T3#
Simard wants to sweep here but McCall controlling him for the moment.
Simard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
McCall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simard to the mat! Simard manages to get full guard.
Simard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCall landing with the ground and pound.
McCall stands and throws Simard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
McCall controlling the position from side mount.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simard wants to control but McCall postures up.
McCall is looking to take a break and control but Simard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCall lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simard keeps working.
Rene Simard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron McCall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCall controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McCall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McCall!
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