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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 19, 2017 |
#R1# Frank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Despite the aggression on Bastardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Bastardo has managed to clinch.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Jose Bastardo has been cut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Bastardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt. Bastardo unleashes a big counter combination but Frank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As Frank backs off Bastardo throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all. Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Bastardo avoids the body shot from Frank.
#CL# Bastardo tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch. Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bastardo to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irno Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Frank closes the distance and pushes Bastardo back into the cage.#BC# Frank breaks from the clinch.
Frank tries to bum rush Bastardo with a series of wild strikes but Bastardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Bastardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastardo tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position. Frank is trying to pull guard but Bastardo has him pressed against the cage. Bastardo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Frank breaks the clinch.
Bastardo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A head kick misses from Frank. Despite the aggression on Bastardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bastardo throws a one two combo.
Frank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bastardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3##CL# Frank clinches. #BC# Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jose Bastardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastardo tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastardo to the ground. Bastardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastardo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Frank manages to pull guard.
#ES# Frank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bastardo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Bastardo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Frank dodges an elbow strike from Bastardo.
Frank tries to pull guard but Bastardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bastardo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Bastardo misses with an elbow strike.
Frank is trying to drag Bastardo to the mat but Bastardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bastardo circles away.#CL# Bastardo tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch. 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! Frank misses with a short punch on the inside. Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irno Frank dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jose Bastardo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Frank wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Bastardo has him pressed against the cage. Frank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bastardo avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank blocks an elbow strike from Bastardo.
#BC# Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irno Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastardo is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Bastardo circles away and we're back to standing. Bastardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Frank tries to keep at a distance but Bastardo has taken the fight into the clinch. Bastardo lands an elbow just above Frank 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Irno Frank has been cut. Frank working hard to break the clinch. Frank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bastardo after a bit of a struggle. Bastardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow. #BC# Frank breaks the clinch.
Bastardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Frank fails with the takedown.#CL2# Bastardo has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastardo misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Bastardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Bastardo is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position. Frank jumps guard but Bastardo stands there with Frank around his waist. Frank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Frank breaks from the clinch.
Bastardo is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Irno Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bastardo counters with a three punch combo that has Frank backing up. Frank nods at Bastardo to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##CL2# Bastardo clinches. Bastardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frank or not. Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Frank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastardo's defenses. Frank blocks an elbow strike. Jose Bastardo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Frank breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Bastardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Frank dodges an elbow strike from Bastardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bastardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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# Bastardo lands a head kick. Frank smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bastardo moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank!
Bastardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irno Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Bastardo. No joy for Frank on that attempt. Bastardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank. Frank fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Frank shoots in and drives through. Bastardo sprawls well. Despite the aggression on Bastardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irno Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Bastardo has managed to clinch.
Bastardo lands an elbow inside that Frank shrugs off. Bastardo just leaning against Frank, taking a breather. Bastardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bastardo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Frank.
Frank is working for takedown but Bastardo is calmly controlling the position for now. Frank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bastardo pinned against the cage. Bastardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank. Bastardo throws a counter combo. Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Bastardo gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage. Despite the aggression on Bastardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Frank wants to clinch but Bastardo slips to the side and Bastardo counters with a left and a right that stings Frank. Frank fails miserably with a takedown attempt. As Frank backs off Bastardo throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all. Bastardo tries to clinch up. Bastardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bastardo tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Bastardo stuffs the takedown. Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastardo. Bastardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Bastardo has managed to clinch.
Frank is struggling to control the position. Come on Frank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4# Frank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastardo has him pressed against the cage. Frank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bastardo's efforts to push away. Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Frank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bastardo tries to clinch up. Frank with a poor takedown and Bastardo counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Bastardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bastardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Bastardo! A very excited looking Jose Bastardo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Bastardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Bastardo manages to break the clinch.
Baturina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bastardo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Baturina moves into range and clinches up with Bastardo.#BC2# Baturina manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Baturina has closed the distance and engaged Bastardo in a clinch.
Baturina leaning his opponent against the cage. Come on Bastardo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baturina has a couple of punches blocked by Bastardo.
Baturina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1# Bastardo lands an elbow that stopped Baturina in his tracks for a moment. Baturina scores with a shot to the side of Bastardo's head. Baturina avoids the elbow strike from Bastardo, against the cage.
#BC# Bastardo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Baturina clinches. Bastardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Baturina throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastardo. Baturina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Baturina unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastardo misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Baturina throws a head punch that misses. Baturina leaning his opponent against the cage. Baturina just leaning against Bastardo, taking a breather. Bastardo lands an elbow inside that Baturina shrugs off. Baturina is trying to break free. Bastardo lands an elbow inside that Baturina shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Mario Baturina has been cut. Bastardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Baturina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Bastardo throws an elbow but misses. #T3# Baturina avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastardo. Baturina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baturina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastardo throws an elbow that misses.
Baturina misses with a body punch.
Baturina throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Baturina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baturina's brow. Nice elbow from Bastardo. #BC2# Baturina manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Baturina tries to bum rush Bastardo with a series of wild strikes but Bastardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Baturina throws a right and a left that both miss. Baturina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL# Bastardo closes the distance and clinches. Baturina dodges an elbow strike from Bastardo.
Baturina lands a body punch in the clinch. Bastardo keeps control of Baturina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baturina takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Bastardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baturina's defenses. 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! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baturina as Bastardo tries to tie him up. Bastardo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baturina's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bastardo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mario Baturina's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Bastardo forces Baturina back against the cage and clinches. Baturina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastardo up against the cage. Baturina is trying to break free. Baturina takes an elbow to the temple. Baturina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastardo up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Baturina throws an elbow but misses. Bastardo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bastardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baturina can do to turn this around?#T1# Bastardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Baturina wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Baturina breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Baturina rushes Bastardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bastardo is looking to control Baturina's arms but Baturina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bastardo has his back to the cage. Bastardo misses with an elbow over the top. Baturina working hard to break the clinch. Baturina misses with a knee strike.
Bastardo stalling.
#T2# Baturina leaning his opponent against the cage. Bastardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Baturina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Baturina working hard to break the clinch. Baturina is trying to break the clinch but Bastardo has him pressed against the cage. Bastardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baturina lands an elbow that stopped Bastardo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Jose Bastardo has been cut. Baturina wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastardo won't allow it.
#BC# Bastardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Baturina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jose Bastardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Baturina wants to clinch. Bastardo keeps the fight on the outside. Bastardo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Baturina misses with a combination
and Bastardo counters with a left and a right that stings Baturina. #CL# Bastardo moves into range and clinches up with Baturina.#BC# Bastardo manages to break the clinch.
Jose Bastardo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Baturina gets tackled into the cage by Bastardo. Bastardo maintains the clinch. Bastardo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baturina as Bastardo tries to tie him up. Baturina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4# Bastardo blocking some punches.
Baturina dodges an elbow strike from Bastardo.
Baturina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastardo has him pressed against the cage. Bastardo blocks an uppercut.
Baturina misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Bastardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Bastardo instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Baturina can't find room to land a body shot as Bastardo controls the action.
Baturina is trying to break free. Baturina blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bastardo dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Bastardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Baturina tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bastardo misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Baturina moves into the clinch successfully.
Baturina tries to break free but Bastardo pushes him back against the cage. Bastardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bastardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baturina takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Baturina is struggling to control the position. Baturina receives a warning from the referee for stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bastardo tries to work over Baturina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Bastardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bastardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jose Bastardo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bastardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Baturina tries a body shot but Bastardo blocks it.
Bastardo keeps control of Baturina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bastardo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bastardo works on Baturina's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Baturina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Baturina tries to clinch but Bastardo moves out of range. Baturina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastardo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bastardo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Baturina moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Baturina! An out of breath Mario Baturina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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