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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gusmao rushes Calderon and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Calderon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gusmao closes the distance and clinches.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderon's elbow.
Calderon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calderon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao is trying to force a seperation but Calderon has the dominant position.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gusmao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calderon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Gusmao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gusmao is pushing Calderon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Calderon avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Gusmao avoiding damage as Calderon throws knees to the body.
Gusmao trying to control the position but instead, Calderon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gusmao into the cage.
Gusmao wants to stall.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#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.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao tries to stall but Calderon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gusmao has had enough of the clinch but Calderon keeps him there for the moment.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao trying to control the position but instead, Calderon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gusmao into the cage.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Gusmao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calderon blocks an uppercut.
Calderon tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Calderon drags the fight down to the ground.
Calderon trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gusmao looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gusmao working a defensive guard but Calderon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gusmao is trying to stand.
Calderon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calderon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusmao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Calderon jumps into side control!
Calderon working the ground and pound.
Gusmao looks winded!
Calderon is putting a hurting on Gusmao here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4##SU#
Calderon stands up. #CL2#
Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
Gusmao tries to work over Calderon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calderon.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Calderon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusmao avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calderon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Gusmao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Gusmao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Calderon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Calderon pushes Gusmao up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Calderon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Calderon pulls Gusmao into guard.
#SUB#
Gusmao content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Calderon has locked up a guillotine! Calderon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gusmao is holding on here and Calderon must be using up a lot of energy. Gusmao has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Calderon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Calderon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Calderon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nagy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calderon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagy, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nagy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Calderon 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 Nagy.
Nagy is looking for a sweep.
Nagy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Calderon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nagy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagy can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon unloading with bombs!#T1#
Nagy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calderon looking to finish Nagy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nagy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagy is working to get back to half guard.
Nagy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Nagy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Calderon dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nagy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Calderon doesn't defend quickly enough and Nagy has managed to lock this one up! Can Calderon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nagy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arnold Nagy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Calderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Okami circles away.
#TD2#
Okami gets a takedown into half 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.
Okami stalling away here and it's allowed Calderon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Okami trying to move into half guard but instead Calderon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okami's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okami controlling Calderon's posture. #SUB2#
Okami looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calderon passes into half guard.
#T1#
Okami wants to control the action here but instead Calderon manages to pass to full mount!
Okami is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okami is working to get back to half guard.
Okami wants to get back to his feet.
Okami is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Okami can't escape the position.
Okami wants to hold on but Calderon pushes him away.
Calderon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Okami?
Okami is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Okami tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Calderon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Okami is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okami is trying to stand.
Okami is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Okami can't escape the position.
Okami tries to lock up and control but Calderon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okami is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Okami tries to improve his position but Calderon has taken his back! Calderon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Okami tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Calderon pushes Okami away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Calderon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Anjos forces Calderon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Calderon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anjos trying to control here.
Anjos tries to roll over but Calderon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Calderon seems to be working for a kimura but Anjos defends the submission attempt.
Anjos is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Calderon decides to stand up. #CL2#
Anjos clinches with his opponent.
Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head.
Calderon blocking some punches.
Calderon is trying to force a seperation but Anjos has the dominant position.
Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calderon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anjos lands a hook that snaps the head of Calderon backwards.
Calderon blocks a body shot from Anjos.
Anjos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Anjos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Calderon pulls Anjos into guard.
Anjos is fighting to break Calderon's control of his arms but Calderon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Anjos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calderon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calderon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calderon! #REVR#
Calderon scores with punches from side control.
Anjos regains half guard.#T3#
Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Anjos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anjos is trying to keep Calderon in close.
#SU#
Calderon gets to his feet - Anjos follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Anjos clinches.
Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Calderon drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Anjos stopping the sweep attempt from Calderon.
Anjos tries to stand but Calderon is controlling from the bottom.
Calderon pulls Anjos in close to prevent any damage.
Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Anjos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Anjos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Anjos forces Calderon back against the cage and clinches.
Anjos scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anjos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calderon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Anjos tightens his grip and picks Calderon up, before dumping him to the ground. Calderon manages to land in guard.
Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjos wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anjos on the ground.
Calderon controlling Anjos's posture. #T1#
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Anjos from controlling successfully.
Calderon controlling the position.
Rodrigo Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anjos wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anjos lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Calderon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Anjos dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Anjos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Siggurdson looks to throw the jab but Calderon is out of range.
Calderon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Siggurdson.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siggurdson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Calderon slips a straight right by Siggurdson.
Calderon misses with a kick to the body
and Siggurdson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Siggurdson misses its intended target. #TD#
Calderon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calderon showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Siggurdson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Calderon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siggurdson pushes Calderon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siggurdson lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Siggurdson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siggurdson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calderon backwards. #T1#
Siggurdson lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Calderon is rocked!
Siggurdson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Calderon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siggurdson misses with some punches.
Siggurdson throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Siggurdson throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon. #BC2#
Siggurdson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siggurdson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Calderon! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hakon Siggurdson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calderon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Calderon counters by clinching up.
Lee is trying to push Calderon away but Calderon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Calderon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Calderon avoids a kick to the body.
Calderon has a takedown stuffed.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee rushes Calderon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Calderon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lee piles on the pressure and Calderon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Calderon clinches. #TD2#
Fox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Fox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calderon sees it coming and defends easily.
Calderon controlling the position well.
Fox prevents Calderon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox is thwarting Calderon's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Fox seems to be looking for submissions.
Fox controlling the action here.
Fox is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Calderon!
Calderon wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Calderon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fox lands a big elbow. #T2#
Fox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Calderon tries to hold on but Fox postures up.#SUB2#
Fox is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Calderon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Calderon!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fox is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Fox postures up.
Fox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Calderon pulls Fox in close to his closed guard and prevents Fox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fox passes easily into side control. Nice work.#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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Calderon seems a little lost for a moment, as Fox dominates the positioning.
Fox lands some shots froms side control.
Fox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calderon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fox trying to control the position but Calderon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Fox 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##CL#
Calderon has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Fox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calderon is trying to control Fox's posture but Fox avoids it.
Fox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon is trying to control Fox's posture but Fox avoids it. #T1#
Fox tries to stand but Calderon controls the position and pulls Fox into his guard.
Calderon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fox trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fox throws an elbow that misses. Calderon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Calderon!#REVR#
Fox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calderon is controlling him.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calderon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fox controls Calderon momentarily but Calderon frees himself.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Calderon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Calderon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Calderon moves into the clinch.#BC#
Calderon breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Calderon enables Fox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Calderon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Calderon is trying to keep Fox in close.
Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calderon is keeping the position for now. #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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fox being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Fox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Calderon on his heels. He'll look to pass Calderon's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Calderon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Calderon instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fox pulls guard.
Fox wants to sweep here but Calderon controlling him for the moment.
Fox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Calderon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fox is proving hard to escape from.
Calderon lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon is looking to stand up but Fox won't let him.
Fox is striking off his back. Calderon thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Fox has his hands clasped together around Calderon's back. He's all about the action.
Calderon drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Calderon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calderon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fox.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderon is working away from the top position though.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fox takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Calderon rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Fox has hold of one of Calderon's legs. Calderon is fighting the takedown attempt but Fox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fox wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving.
Fox prevents Calderon from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Calderon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Calderon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fox tries a body shot but Calderon blocks it.
#TD2#
Fox has Calderon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fox pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calderon tumbling to the mat - Fox dives into Calderon's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Calderon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calderon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Calderon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Robin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calderon counters with a good, hard body kick but Robin shrugs it off.
Robin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Calderon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Calderon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Robin breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Robin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Calderon was covering up waiting for the punch and Robin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Calderon pushes Robin off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Robin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robin working away.#T1#
Calderon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robin is controlling him well.
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Robin misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Robin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Calderon dodges the ground and pound from Robin.
Robin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Robin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Calderon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robin but great work by Calderon.
Robin defending against the ground and pound.
Robin is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Robin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Robin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calderon tries to score with some ground and pound. Robin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calderon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calderon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Calderon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robin struggling a bit here.
Robin 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.
Robin is looking for a sweep.
Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Robin defending against the ground and pound.
Robin can't do much from the bottom here.
Robin tries to bench press Calderon off him but Calderon keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Calderon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calderon throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Calderon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calderon working the ground and pound. #SU#
Calderon decides to stand back up.
Calderon connects with a crisp jab.
Robin misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Calderon rushes Robin and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Robin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Calderon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Robin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robin throws a sloppy head kick and Calderon moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Calderon dominated that round.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A punch combination from Robin misses.
Rob Robin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Calderon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Calderon chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Calderon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Calderon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Calderon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robin sprawls well. Robin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon checks a leg kick.
As Robin tries to get set, Calderon tries to push him back and clinch up but Robin manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Robin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Calderon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robin is looking to stand back up but Calderon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robin. #T1##REVB#
Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robin can do to turn this around?
Robin is trying to stand up here but Calderon is controlling him well.
Robin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderon is working away from the top position though.
Robin is looking for a sweep. Calderon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calderon with the ground and pound but Robin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robin's head.#T2#
Robin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Calderon stands up from Robin's guard - Calderon perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Calderon rushes Robin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Robin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon tries to clinch but Robin moves out of range.
Robin tries a head kick but it misses.
Calderon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Calderon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robin is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Calderon lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Robin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calderon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robin looks to move to half guard but instead Calderon has passed into mount! Damn!
Robin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderon lands with some strikes.
Robin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calderon looking to finish with strikes here!
Robin is trying desperately to improve position.
Calderon lands a heavy elbow.
Robin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Calderon dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Robin feints and as Calderon raises his hands in defense, Robin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calderon controlling Robin's posture.
Robin looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Calderon stands up and waves to Robin to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throws a nice head kick!
#T1##CL2#
Robin rushes Calderon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Robin 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.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Robin from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calderon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robin lands a couple of digs.
Calderon controls Robin momentarily but Robin frees himself.
Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Calderon, not yet. #T2#
Robin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calderon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robin.
Robin throws an elbow that misses. Calderon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robin's guard. Nice move by Calderon!#REVR#
Robin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robin wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
Robin is trying to control the position but Calderon postures up.
Calderon chips away with some ground and pound.
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Robin. #CL2#
Robin clinches with his opponent.
Robin avoiding damage.
Robin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Calderon has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Robin is trying to trip Calderon. He has hold of a leg but Calderon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robin looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Robin looking to control.
Calderon stops Robin from standing up.
Rob Robin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Calderon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calderon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob Robin.
I think Calderon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Calderon!
The defeated Rob Robin had this to say: 'Unfortunately I wasn't good enough tonight, I'll be back though...'.
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