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Event:
The Island Season 7, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callahan fails with a takedown attempt.
Weight swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Callahan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weight sprawls well initially but Callahan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Callahan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Callahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weight defending well though. #SUB2#
Callahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weight sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan slips a nice elbow through Weight's hands, connecting with Weight's forehead.
Weight trying to control here.
#T1#
Callahan is trying to control the action in half guard but Weight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weight has his hands clasped together around Callahan's back. He's all about the action.
Callahan is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weight is doing well to control the position and prevent Callahan from advancing to side control.
Weight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Callahan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Callahan controlling from the top position.
Weight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Callahan's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Callahan has been cut.
Callahan misses with a combination
#CL#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weight.
Callahan tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Callahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Callahan is trying to drag Weight to the mat but Weight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Heavy Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Callahan.#T3#
Callahan is looking for a takedown.
Callahan has Weight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Callahan can't break the clinch.
Callahan wants to break free but Weight has control.
Callahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weight prevents it.
Callahan looks winded!
Weight lands a right hand. #KD#
Weight drops Callahan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Callahan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Callahan is rocked!
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Callahan is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Callahan! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Weight!
Heavy Weight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Callahan fails to land the takedown.
Bastardo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bastardo is looking to clinch but Callahan is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Bastardo. No joy for Callahan on that attempt. #CL2#
Callahan has closed the distance and engaged Bastardo in a clinch.
Bastardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Callahan is trying to pull guard but Bastardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jose Bastardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Callahan.
Bastardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Callahan is working for takedown but Bastardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastardo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Callahan has been cut.
Bastardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Callahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bastardo throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Callahan has picked Bastardo up - he's going for a ride! Callahan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Callahan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Callahan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Callahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastardo, pushing him back against the cage.
Callahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Callahan tries for a takedown but Bastardo manages to get underhooks.
Bastardo avoiding damage as Callahan throws knees to the body.
Callahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bastardo prevents it.
Bastardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Callahan avoids the elbow strike from Bastardo, against the cage.
Bastardo tries a body shot but Callahan blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bastardo throws an elbow but misses.
Bastardo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callahan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bastardo is trying to push Callahan away but Callahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Callahan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3##BC#
Bastardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Callahan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bastardo's half guard.
Bastardo is trying to escape back to his feet but Callahan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Callahan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bastardo!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Callahan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Callahan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bastardo's face.
#SUB2#
Callahan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Callahan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Callahan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastardo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bastardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Callahan on the ground.
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!
Callahan scoring with strikes but Bastardo is staying in there.
Callahan controlling from the full mount.
Callahan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Callahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Callahan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Callahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Callahan content to control rather than advance.
Callahan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Bastardo is rocked!#SU2#
Callahan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Bastardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Callahan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Bastardo is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jon Callahan!
Jon Callahan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jose Bastardo stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck off'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Callahan forces Salvador back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Callahan is looking for a counter combo.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Salvador with that takedown attempt.
Callahan slips a jab and a cross from Salvador.
#TD#
Callahan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvador is trying to defend but Callahan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvador 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.
Callahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador is controlling Callahan's trapped leg to prevent Callahan from advancing to side control.
Callahan working Salvador over with strikes. #T1#
Salvador is trying to control but Callahan manages to pass to mount!
Callahan controlling his opponent.
Callahan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Callahan lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Salvador that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Callahan landing shots from mount.
Salvador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Callahan controlling from mount.
Callahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Salvador tries to control the position but Callahan now has his back.
Callahan not allowing Salvador to control his hands.
Callahan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Salvador is trying to defend against the choke here but Callahan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Callahan Tightens the hold and Salvador taps out furiously! Callahan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Callahan!
A relieved looking Jon Callahan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Freddie Salvador was interviewed post fight and said 'Failed my fans, coaches and manager. But most importantly, i failed myself.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Callahan tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Callahan blocks a body shot from Tua.
Callahan blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tua lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Callahan has been cut.
Callahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tua has double underhooks.
Tua misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tua.
Callahan is trying to pull guard but Tua has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tua.
Callahan is working for takedown but Tua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Callahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tua walks away with a smile on his face. Callahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Callahan.#CL#
Callahan tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Callahan is trying to pull guard but Tua has him pressed against the cage.
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Callahan looks winded!#T1#
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua lands a body shot.
Tua is working Callahan over against the cage.#KD#
Tua drops Callahan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Callahan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Callahan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua lands a big right hand that drops Callahan! The killer instinct kicks in and Tua finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Callahan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Keefer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keefer stands up over Callahan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Callahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keefer defends it easily.
Keefer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Callahan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Keefer throws a big elbow that misses.
Keefer 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.
Keefer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Callahan has momentary wrist control but Keefer slips an elbow through the middle.
Keefer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keefer throws a strike but Callahan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keefer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Keefer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Callahan is controlling him.
Keefer managing to control the position.
Callahan won't allow Keefer to sweep him here.
Callahan stops Keefer from standing up.
Keefer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keefer tries to get out of the position.
Callahan postures up in Keefer's guard and throws a big left but Keefer blocks it.
Keefer managing to control the position.
Callahan passes Keefer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Callahan wants to take a breather but Keefer is having none of it.
Keefer wants to control but Callahan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callahan is looking to stall here but Keefer recovers full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keefer working a defensive guard here.
Callahan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Callahan prevents Keefer from getting back to his feet.
Callahan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keefer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Keefer gets tackled into the cage by Callahan. Callahan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Keefer breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Keefer looking to score a takedown here. Callahan is defending well but Keefer drives through and ends up in Callahan's guard.
Callahan is looking to stand back up but Keefer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Callahan. #T3##REVB#
Callahan is looking to control Keefer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callahan avoid being mounted?
Keefer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keefer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keefer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Callahan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Keefer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keefer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keefer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Callahan is looking to improve his position.
Keefer working over Callahan with some ground and pound. Callahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Keefer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Callahan.
Callahan wants to get back to his feet.
Keefer is trying to control. Callahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keefer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Callahan.
Keefer trying to control from half guard but Callahan is working away.
Callahan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Keefer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keefer wants to control from the top but Callahan keeps moving.
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 Andrew Keefer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Callahan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Callahan lands in his opponent's guard.
Callahan prevents Keefer from getting back to his feet.
Keefer keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keefer seems keen to control Callahan's posture.
Callahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keefer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keefer pulls Callahan in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keefer wants to stand up but Callahan is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Callahan looking to sit in guard and control but Keefer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Keefer throws a big elbow that misses.
Keefer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keefer lands a couple of digs.
Callahan has momentary wrist control but Keefer slips an elbow through the middle.
Keefer chips away with some ground and pound.
Keefer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keefer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Callahan has his hands on Keefer's head, controlling the position.
Callahan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Callahan trying to control the position.
Keefer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keefer trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callahan keeping full guard, as Keefer tries to pass.
Keefer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keefer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Callahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keefer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Callahan is breathing heavily.
Callahan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Keefer won't allow Callahan to get back to his feet. #T3#
Keefer connects with a couple of short punches.
Callahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keefer postures up in Callahan's guard and throws a big left but Callahan blocks it.
Keefer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Callahan is trying to keep Keefer in close.
Callahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Keefer is trying to stand.
Keefer trying to control here.
Keefer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callahan can do to turn this around?#T4#
Keefer punching from the bottom.
Callahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keefer is holding on to half guard well.
Keefer is trying to maintain the position but Callahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Callahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keefer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keefer is trying to stand back up but Callahan is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callahan takes a swing at Keefer's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keefer dives in for a single leg takedown but Callahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Keefer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Keefer shoots in for a double leg but Callahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Callahan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keefer is trying to defend but Callahan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Callahan slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Andrew Keefer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Callahan throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Keefer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Callahan.#TD#
Keefer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Callahan is looking for a sweep.
Keefer scores with punches from side control.
Callahan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keefer avoids the strikes from the bottom by Callahan.
Keefer lands an elbow.
Keefer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan parries the strikes from Keefer easily there. Keefer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Callahan to escape.
Andrew Keefer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keefer wants to stand but Callahan is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callahan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Keefer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keefer working the head and body with strikes.
Keefer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keefer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Callahan is looking to get to half guard.
Keefer wants to control the pace but Callahan is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Keefer with the ground and pound from mount.
Callahan taking shots to the head.
Keefer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Callahan tries to hold on but Keefer pushes him away.
Keefer landing strikes from the mount and Callahan is in trouble!
Keefer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keefer working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Callahan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keefer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Callahan is still in real trouble! Can Keefer finish him?#T3#
Keefer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keefer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Keefer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Callahan taking shots to the head.
Keefer lands a big shot to the head and Callahan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Keefer!
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