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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Callaghan throws Ramirez to one side and escapes!#TD#
Ramirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Callaghan won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez looking to control.
Callaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Callaghan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Callaghan won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Callaghan is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Callaghan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Callaghan landing strikes.
The referee asks Callaghan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Callaghan prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ramirez tries to buck Callaghan off but Callaghan is having none of it.
Ramirez looks winded!
Callaghan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Callaghan working the ground and pound.
Callaghan taking a breather here. #SUB#
Callaghan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Callaghan landing strikes.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Ramirez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Callaghan is controlling him well.
Callaghan controls the position from side control.
Callaghan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaghan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirez is trying to escape the position but Callaghan is controlling the position.
Callaghan lands a nice forearm strike.
Callaghan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramirez seems a little lost for a moment, as Callaghan dominates the positioning.
Callaghan moves into full mount!
BOOM! Callaghan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Callaghan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Callaghan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Callaghan controlling from the full mount.
Callaghan with shots to the head and body - Ramirez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Callaghan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Callaghan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Callaghan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Callaghan controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Callaghan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Callaghan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Callaghan's guard.#ES#
Callaghan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramirez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Callaghan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Callaghan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
Callaghan attempts a counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Callaghan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ramirez is trying to keep an underhook but Callaghan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Callaghan working Ramirez over with strikes.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callaghan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callaghan's back!
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Callaghan is in bad spot here.
Callaghan biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Callaghan pushed the leg off.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet but Ramirez has full control of the position and if anything, Callaghan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Callaghan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Callaghan manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan forces his way into half guard.
Callaghan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callaghan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Callaghan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Callaghan isn't so interested in that idea.
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.#TD2#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Callaghan landing with the ground and pound.
Tony Callaghan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Callaghan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan forces his way into half guard.
Callaghan slows the pace down in half guard.
Callaghan uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez.
Callaghan lands a big shot there that rocks Ramirez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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 Tony Callaghan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Callaghan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Callaghan getting side control.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Callaghan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaghan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez is not content to let Callaghan control the position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Callaghan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control but Callaghan postures up.
Callaghan is taking a breather. Ramirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Callaghan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Callaghan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callaghan content to control rather than advance.
Callaghan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Callaghan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramirez?
Callaghan 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.#T2#
Callaghan trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Callaghan controlling from mount.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Callaghan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Callaghan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Callaghan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ramirez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Callaghan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Low throws a series of strikes that have Callaghan backpedaling.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Callaghan tightens his grip and picks Low up, before dumping him to the ground. Low manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Callaghan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Low utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Callaghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan landing some decent shots from guard.
Callaghan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan is pushing down on Low's leg trying to pass to half guard. Low is fighting to maintain full guard but Callaghan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Callaghan in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Callaghan lands strikes from half guard.
Callaghan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Low defending well though.
Callaghan stalling.
Low really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Low wants to control but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Callaghan controlling the pace.
Low tries to kick Callaghan off but Callaghan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Callaghan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Callaghan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Callaghan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Callaghan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Callaghan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Low is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Callaghan, into his guard. #REVR#
Callaghan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Low tries to stand but Callaghan is controlling from the bottom.
Callaghan managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Callaghan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Low defends well.
Low trying to control but Callaghan is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan has Low pulled in close to control his posture.
Low tries to stand but Callaghan is controlling from the bottom.
Low wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Low has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Callaghan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Low's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Callaghan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Low scores with a takedown into Callaghan's guard.
Low won't allow Callaghan to sweep him here.
Low working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Callaghan holds on and takes a little breather.
Callaghan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Callaghan 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan stalling. #SUB2#
Low is defending against the submission attempts here by Callaghan.
#T1#
Callaghan controlling the pace.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Callaghan lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Callaghan seems content to control.
Callaghan lands strikes from half guard.
Callaghan prevents Low from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Low wants to control but Callaghan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callaghan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Callaghan moves into full mount! Low won't be happy about that!
Callaghan lands a couple of good shots and Low has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Callaghan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Callaghan looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2#
Callaghan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Low won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Callaghan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Chip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Callaghan looking to score a takedown here. Chip is defending well but Callaghan drives through and ends up in Chip's guard.#SUB2#
Callaghan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chip trying to control the position.
Callaghan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Callaghan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Callaghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan is working Chip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Callaghan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Chip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Callaghan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Callaghan stands and throws Chip's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Callaghan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chip is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Callaghan shoots in and bounces La Cumber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Callaghan passes La Cumber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Callaghan not doing much here.
La Cumber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Callaghan moves nicely into side control.
La Cumber is breathing heavily.
Callaghan taking a breather here.
Callaghan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for La Cumber!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Callaghan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. La Cumber turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Callaghan off and cradles La Cumber's limp body as Callaghan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tony Callaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Soup displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Soup drops Callaghan with a beautiful combination! Callaghan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Soup is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Callaghan is rocked!
Callaghan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soup is fending him off so far but Callaghan persists. Nope, Soup circles away and we're back to standing.
Callaghan is still on wobbly legs! Can Soup finish him?
Callaghan looks winded!
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Soup sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Soup gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan is trying to escape the position but Soup is controlling the position. #SUB#
Soup is trying to get an arm triangle but Callaghan is defending well.
Callaghan seems to have recovered his senses.
Callaghan struggling a bit here.
Callaghan is trying to get back to half guard.
Soup throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1##SU#
Soup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Callaghan to his feet.
Callaghan shoots in but no luck this time.
Garry Soup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Callaghan.#TD#
Soup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soup wanted to stand there but Callaghan had control of the position.
Soup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callaghan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soup controls the pace.
Callaghan keeping moving, preventing Soup from controlling successfully.
Soup is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Callaghan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Callaghan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Soup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Callaghan was covering up waiting for the punch and Soup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callaghan tries to strike from the bottom.
Soup throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Soup passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Soup decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Callaghan gets caught napping as Soup dives in and scores a takedown. Callaghan manages to retain guard.
Callaghan keeping moving, preventing Soup from controlling successfully.
Soup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soup trying to control but Callaghan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Soup looking to pass the guard.
Soup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soup wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soup won't allow Callaghan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Soup gets a clinch.
Soup is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Soup dominated that round.
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##TD#
Soup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soup misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Soup wants to control but Callaghan is keeping him busy.
Callaghan pushes Soup away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soup gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soup working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Soup has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Callaghan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Soup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Callaghan sprawls well initially but Soup persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Soup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Callaghan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Soup is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soup wants to free his trapped foot but Callaghan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soup seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Soup controlling the action here.
Soup wants to take a breather but Callaghan is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Soup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Soup is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been informed that Callaghan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
It looks like Soup is going to stand back up.
Garry Soup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Soup escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Soup lands with a nice combination. Callaghan backs away looking to recover.
Garry Soup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Soup rushes Callaghan and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Soup has clasped his hands together around Callaghan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soup wants to control but Callaghan is keeping him busy. #SU#
Soup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Callaghan to his feet. #TD#
Callaghan gets caught flat footed, as Soup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soup won't allow Callaghan to get back to his feet.
Soup controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Callaghan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soup looking to pass the guard.
Soup wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Soup dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Soup misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Soup clinches with his opponent.
Callaghan wants a takedown.
Soup stalls. #TD#
Soup turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Callaghan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU#
Soup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Callaghan to his feet.
Callaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Soup trying to pass the guard but Callaghan defending well.
Callaghan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soup wants to stand up but Callaghan is controlling the position.
Soup wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is defending well.
Soup controlling the pace.
Soup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callaghan for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Soup decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Soup takes the fight into the clinch.
Soup working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Callaghan up against the cage.
Soup misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Callaghan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soup lands with a right to the head.
Callaghan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soup after a bit of a struggle.
Garry Soup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Callaghan.#TD#
Soup tightens his grip and picks Callaghan up, before dumping him to the ground. Callaghan manages to land in guard.
Soup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callaghan is keeping the position for now.
Soup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soup is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Callaghan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soup working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Callaghan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Callaghan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Callaghan manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Callaghan's guard.
Tony Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garry Soup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soup's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Soup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soup 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Callaghan shoots in and gets a takedown into Dante's guard.
Callaghan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Callaghan wants to pass the guard but Dante is keeping the position.
Callaghan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan wants to pass the guard but Dante is keeping the position.
Callaghan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Callaghan throwing strikes from guard but Dante blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Callaghan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan lands a couple of elbows.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Dante keeps moving. #SUB#
Dante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Callaghan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Callaghan connects with a couple of short punches.
Dante keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dante has his foot on Callaghan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Callaghan works his way back into a safe position though.
Callaghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dante wants to stand up but Callaghan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Callaghan tries to keep at a distance but Dante has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Callaghan tightens his grip and picks Dante up, before dumping him to the ground. Dante manages to land in guard.
Callaghan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dante's head.
Callaghan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Callaghan trying to control but Dante is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan cracks Dante with a solid left hand.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan advances to half guard. #T3#
Callaghan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Callaghan looking for a submission but Dante manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Callaghan cracks Dante with a solid left hand.
Dante wants to stand but Callaghan is controlling the position.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan passes Dante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Callaghan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Callaghan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Callaghan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dante!
Callaghan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Callaghan wants to control the pace but Dante is squirming around nicely.
Callaghan with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan dominating with strikes here.
Callaghan wants to control the pace but Dante is squirming around nicely.
Callaghan landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Callaghan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dante gets a clinch.
Callaghan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dante is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan has double underhooks.
Callaghan is working for takedown but Dante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bruce Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Callaghan.
Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan has Dante pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dante manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Callaghan keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callaghan can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Callaghan tries to score a body lock takedown but Dante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dante stops a takedown attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan is breathing heavily.#BC#
Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dante drives through and clinches with Callaghan against the cage.
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Dante manages to get underhooks.
Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dante's efforts to push away.
Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Callaghan tries to score a body lock takedown but Dante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Dante gets underhooks to prevent Callaghan's takedown attempt.
Callaghan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dante gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callaghan.
Callaghan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dante prevents it.
Dante is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Callaghan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dante wants to break free but Callaghan has control.
Callaghan keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Dante manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dante moves into range and clinches up with Callaghan.
Dante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Callaghan tries for a takedown but Dante manages to get underhooks.
Dante avoiding damage.
Callaghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dante pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Dante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dante slows down the pace here.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dante passes Callaghan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dante wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Callaghan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Dante has managed to clinch.
Callaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
Callaghan can't get the takedown.
Bruce Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Callaghan.
Dante gets underhooks to prevent Callaghan's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Dante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dante closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Callaghan managing to block the knees to the body from Dante.
Callaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callaghan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dante is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dante wants to get back to striking at distance but Callaghan won't allow it.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dante - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Callaghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dante's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Dante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dante with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dante seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callaghan for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB#
Dante is looking for a kimura but Callaghan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dante to get the leverage.
Dante takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Callaghan trying to hold on to Dante's head to control him but Dante postures up.
Dante is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dante trying to mount his opponent but Callaghan defends it. #T3#
Callaghan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dante's back!
Callaghan lands strikes to the head.
Callaghan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
What can Dante do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Callaghan is trying to stick to Dante's back but Dante is turning into Callaghan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Callaghan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dante.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Dante wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Callaghan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dante defends it easily.#T4#
Callaghan looking to control.
Dante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Callaghan looking to control.
Dante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callaghan is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Dante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dante 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Dante!
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