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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloodbeard throws an elbow but misses.
Bloodbeard lands an elbow inside that Calgrand shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.
Bloodbeard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calgrand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Calgrand has hold of one of Bloodbeard's legs. Bloodbeard is fighting the takedown attempt but Calgrand gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
Calgrand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bloodbeard is trying to keep Calgrand in close.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
Calgrand is looking to stand up but Bloodbeard won't let him.
Bloodbeard is trying to control the position but Calgrand postures up.
Calgrand preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodbeard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calgrand controls the pace.
Calgrand trying to control but Bloodbeard is working from the bottom.
Calgrand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bloodbeard is trying to keep Calgrand in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Bloodbeard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calgrand stays in close to Bloodbeard's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Calgrand closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodbeard misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloodbeard throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Calgrand drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodbeard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bloodbeard passes into half guard.
Bloodbeard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Calgrand gets full guard.
Calgrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bloodbeard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calgrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Bloodbeard looking to pass the guard.
Bloodbeard working some strikes from top position.
Bloodbeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Calgrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calgrand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloodbeard prevents Calgrand from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calgrand looking to control.
Bloodbeard looking to pass the guard.
Calgrand trying to control the position.
#ES#
Calgrand kicks Bloodbeard off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calgrand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calgrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Calgrand drives through and clinches with Bloodbeard against the cage.
#T3#
Bloodbeard lands an elbow just above Calgrand 's eye.
Bloodbeard goes for a takedown attempt but Calgrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Calgrand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodbeard sprawls well initially but Calgrand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloodbeard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calgrand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Calgrand seems to be working for a kimura but Bloodbeard defends the submission attempt.
Bloodbeard gets back to full guard.
Bloodbeard wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodbeard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bloodbeard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calgrand's head.
Calgrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodbeard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Kirk Calgrand's cut is getting worse.
Bloodbeard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bloodbeard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodbeard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodbeard gets to his feet and stands over Calgrand, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Calgrand felt that one! Bloodbeard unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Calgrand from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Bloodbeard!
A victorious Dane Bloodbeard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RUBBER GUARD 1
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kirk Calgrand (ranked 22153 p4p, 443 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 2748 p4p, 271 weight class). Calgrand comes to the cage accompanied by Badlands - Bruce Springsteen. Buckets has chosen Candyman - Knockin' Boots as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirk Calgrand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Calgrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckets wants to counter with a clinch but Calgrand pushes him away.
Calgrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckets looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calgrand! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Calgrand (0) vs (4) Buckets
Buckets working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buckets tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calgrand, who protects the arm well.
Buckets looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Buckets tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buckets wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calgrand, who protects the arm well.
Buckets working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calgrand, who protects the arm well.
Calgrand gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buckets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calgrand is just riding it out for now. Buckets eventually gives up the hold.
Calgrand trying to control but Buckets postures up.
Calgrand is looking for a sweep. Buckets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calgrand sees it coming and defends easily.
Buckets is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buckets is working away from the top position though.
Buckets wants to pass to mount but Calgrand is defending the position.
Calgrand trying to hold on to Buckets's head to control him but Buckets postures up.
Buckets is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calgrand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buckets.
Calgrand is trying to maintain the position but Buckets is very close to passing his half guard.
Buckets seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets seems to be working for a kimura but Calgrand defends the submission attempt.
Buckets wants to work for an arm triangle but Calgrand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Calgrand is defending against the submission attempts here by Buckets.
Buckets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buckets seems to be working for a kimura but Calgrand defends the submission attempt.
Buckets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calgrand sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Buckets is looking to advance position but Calgrand won't allow it.
Buckets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calgrand is just riding it out for now. Buckets eventually gives up the hold.
Calgrand is looking to control Buckets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calgrand avoid being mounted?
Buckets is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buckets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calgrand sees it coming and defends easily.
Buckets is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Calgrand (0) vs (7) Buckets
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand tries to hold on but Buckets postures up.
Buckets has control of Calgrand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Calgrand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buckets jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Calgrand is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Calgrand and Buckets has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Calgrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buckets wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buckets is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calgrand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buckets has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Calgrand is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Buckets yanks on the arm and Calgrand is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Buckets.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pension Buckets!
Our winner, Pension Buckets, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #4
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
John closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Calgrand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calgrand is looking to advance position but John won't allow it.
Calgrand is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Calgrand is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
Calgrand with the ground and pound but John uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand controlling from the top position.
John is trying to control the position but Calgrand postures up. #T1#
Calgrand 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.
John looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calgrand fails with the takedown
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by John . Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Calgrand as John shoots in.
John shoots in but Calgrand avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD#
Calgrand looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
John kicks off Calgrand and gets to his feet.
Jihadi John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Calgrand counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John wants to get back to his feet but Calgrand passes into half guard.
Kirk Calgrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jihadi John .#REVB#
John is looking for a sweep. Calgrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calgrand trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calgrand. #T3#
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Calgrand misses with a head shot. John uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John working a defensive guard here.
Calgrand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
John 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#
Calgrand is staying active underneath John , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Calgrand gets full guard.#SUB#
Calgrand looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
#SUB#
Calgrand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Calgrand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by John !
Calgrand looking for a sweep but John has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Calgrand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jihadi John will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
John cracks Calgrand with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.
John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calgrand avoids it really well and circles away.
John has a takedown stuffed.#KD2#
John lands a big head kick that sends Calgrand tumbling to the mat! John takes a step backwards and waves Calgrand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Calgrand is rocked!
Calgrand fails to land the takedown.
John steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calgrand.
Oh Calgrand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John tries to clinch up.
John wants to clinch up but Calgrand keeps it at a distance.
Calgrand is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. John doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Calgrand crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Calgrand's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jihadi John !
Jihadi John spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Calgrand misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and The counters with a single leg into guard. Calgrand didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Calgrand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
The closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calgrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Calgrand being controlled for a moment.
Calgrand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Calgrand is trying to stand.
The performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Calgrand.
The is taking a breather. Calgrand 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, The seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calgrand throws a nice looking combination but The bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
The closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calgrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Calgrand's face as The controls the position. #SUB2#
The tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
A lull in the action here as The stalls from top position.
Calgrand tries to escape but The is in control. #SU2#
The stands up.
Calgrand misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and The counters with a takedown into side control.
The staying calm.#T4#
It looks like The might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
And The 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#
Calgrand throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and The counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The passes Calgrand's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Calgrand actively working from the bottom here.
The takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Calgrand is trying to stand up here but The is controlling him well.
The is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The trying to pass the guard but Calgrand defending well.
The controlling the pace.
The works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The slows the pace down.
Calgrand is trying to improve his position.
The is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calgrand's shoulder. That is not cool.
The's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Calgrand is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, The has taken his back.
Calgrand wants to get back to his feet.
The biding his time, looking for the opening.
Calgrand is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
The patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Calgrand is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and The manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by The!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). And The!
In defeat, Kirk Calgrand stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's the fight game. Fair play to my opponent, he was the better man tonight. I'll be back stronger, nothing change.'.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calgrand.
Calgrand throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Calgrand toppling to the canvas! Calgrand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.
Calgrand misses with a hook.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calgrand bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Adams comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Calgrand falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Calgrand was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Adams!
Callum Adams is the new heavyweight champion!
Callum Adams made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
Kirk Calgrand was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the fight game. Fair play to my opponent, he was the better man tonight. I'll be back stronger, nothing change.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 53
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Calgrand tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Calgrand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Calgrand is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.
Mad Onion steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Calgrand is out on his feet! Mad Onion sets himself and nearly takes Calgrand's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Calgrand moves away and avoids it.
Calgrand throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Calgrand throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist cracks Calgrand with a good jab.
Calgrand moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Calgrand ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calgrand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Calgrand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fist!
Fist is trying to escape the position but Calgrand is controlling the position.
An elbow from Calgrand crashes against the mat.
#SU2#
Calgrand decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calgrand moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Calgrand feints the counter takedown.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calgrand. #T1#
Calgrand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fist's waist but Fist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calgrand off to one side.
Fist could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calgrand looks winded!
Fist looks to land a left hand but Calgrand moved out of range nicely.
Fist throws a hook but Calgrand blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Calgrand moved out of range.
Calgrand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Calgrand's head but Calgrand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist throws the left hand but Calgrand avoids the punch easily.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calgrand's head.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calgrand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fist misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Fist digs a good hook to Calgrand's body.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Calgrand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phoenix Eye Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calgrand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist blocks a head kick by Calgrand.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Calgrand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calgrand slows the pace down in half guard.
Fist trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Calgrand is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fist is surviving well by controlling Calgrand's body position as best he can.
Calgrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Calgrand punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Calgrand wants to finish this one by submission but Fist is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Calgrand. #SUB2#
Calgrand working for a submission but Fist is keeping him at bay.
Calgrand landing strikes, looking to finish!
Calgrand controlling the pace for now.
Fist is bucking up trying to escape but Calgrand cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Calgrand with the ground and pound from mount.
Calgrand has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fist's face.
Calgrand lands a big shot there that rocks Fist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Calgrand lands a couple of good shots and Fist has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist rolls, trying to escape but Calgrand keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Calgrand has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fist is defending well but eventually Calgrand manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fist has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kirk Calgrand!
A relieved looking Kirk Calgrand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Calgrand clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Calgrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fuentes can't fight it off and eventually Calgrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Fuentes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calgrand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calgrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calgrand sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Calgrand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuentes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fuentes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calgrand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calgrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuentes is controlling him.
Fuentes preventing the sweep.
Calgrand wants to stand up but Fuentes is controlling him.
Calgrand pulls Fuentes in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calgrand wants to sweep here but Fuentes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuentes trying to control but Calgrand is working from the bottom.
Fuentes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fuentes gets caught flat footed, as Calgrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Fuentes has his feet on Calgrand's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fuentes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calgrand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Fuentes throws a body kick that misses.
Fuentes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calgrand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Fuentes.
Calgrand with the counter takedown but Fuentes avoids it easily.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuentes swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Calgrand scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Fuentes is trying to maintain the position but Calgrand is very close to passing his half guard.#ES#
Fuentes has one foot on Calgrand's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calgrand misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Calgrand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calgrand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calgrand tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage.
Calgrand wants to break free but Fuentes has control.
#BC2#
Calgrand breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Fuentes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fuentes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Calgrand tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuentes is in Calgrand's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuentes trying to control but Calgrand is working from the bottom.
Calgrand trying to keep a closed guard but Fuentes is proving a slippery customer.
Fuentes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calgrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuentes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Fuentes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calgrand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calgrand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calgrand! #REVB##SUB2#
Calgrand goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fuentes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Calgrand but great work by Fuentes.
Fuentes working away.
Calgrand is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fuentes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Fuentes working for a submission but Calgrand is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Fuentes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Calgrand has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Calgrand!
Fuentes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calgrand controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calgrand wants to pass the guard but Fuentes is keeping the position.
Calgrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuentes's guard.#SU2#
Calgrand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##CL2#
Calgrand instigates a clinch.
Calgrand is struggling to control the position.
Fuentes tries to pull guard but Calgrand holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuentes drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Calgrand manages to break the clinch.
Fuentes throws a low kick but Calgrand avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Calgrand closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Calgrand breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Calgrand gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Calgrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuentes uses from the top position.
Fuentes works over Calgrand with some ground and pound from guard.
King Fuentes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuentes stops Calgrand from standing up.
Fuentes preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calgrand keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Fuentes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Calgrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Calgrand pushes Fuentes up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuentes being controlled against the cage.
Calgrand misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Calgrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calgrand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Fuentes connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuentes fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuentes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCalgrand.
Calgrand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Calgrand looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Fuentes kicks Calgrand off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Calgrand moves into range and clinches up with Fuentes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuentes fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Calgrand breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes misses with a wild combination.
Calgrand with the counter takedown but Fuentes avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fuentes tries to land a front kick but Calgrand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuentes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calgrand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Calgrand instigates a clinch.
Calgrand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Calgrand throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calgrand lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like King Fuentes has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Calgrand instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Calgrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fuentes can't fight it off and eventually Calgrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Fuentes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calgrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calgrand throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Calgrand gets to his feet. Fuentes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fighters circling - Calgrand throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Calgrand pushes Fuentes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Calgrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Calgrand throws a jab when Fuentes was well out of range.
Fuentes connects with a leg kick. Calgrand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Calgrand rushes Fuentes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Calgrand drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuentes trying to control but Calgrand is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes throwing strikes from guard but Calgrand blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Calgrand is looking for a triangle but Fuentes pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Calgrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calgrand 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Calgrand!
A relieved looking Kirk Calgrand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Calgrand breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zimmerman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calgrand tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Zimmerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Calgrand tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zimmerman is in Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Calgrand to sweep him here.
Zimmerman is working Calgrand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zimmerman trying to control but Calgrand is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Calgrand looking for subs off his back but Zimmerman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Calgrand looking for subs from the bottom but Zimmerman mounts him!#T1#
Zimmerman unloading with bombs!
Zimmerman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calgrand looks a forlorn figure.
Calgrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calgrand looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body. #T2##SUB#
Calgrand fending off the submission attempt from Zimmerman.
Calgrand rolls, trying to escape but Zimmerman keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Calgrand right now.
Calgrand trying to control the hands but Zimmerman won't let him.
I really don't envy Calgrand right now.
#T3#
Calgrand trying to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is in full control for now.
Zimmerman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Calgrand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Calgrand defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zimmerman's arms.
Zimmerman 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.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Calgrand right now.
Calgrand trying to control the position but Zimmerman manages to sink in the hooks.
Calgrand is keeping busy.
Zimmerman is not going to allow Calgrand to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calgrand rolls, trying to escape but Zimmerman keeps control of the position.
#ES2#
Zimmerman has his opponent's back but Calgrand is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zimmerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman 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#
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Calgrand's guard.#ES2#
Calgrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Calgrand controls his hands.
Calgrand is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Calgrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman controlling from the top position.
Calgrand trying to control the position.
#T1#
Calgrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Calgrand has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zimmerman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Calgrand.
Zimmerman working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zimmerman trying to control the position but Calgrand is working away.
Calgrand is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calgrand can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calgrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SU#
Zimmerman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Zimmerman dives in and scores a takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman chips away with some ground and pound.
Calgrand wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Calgrand is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Calgrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Calgrand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown.
Calgrand sizes up Zimmerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Ignacio Zimmerman has been cut.
Calgrand throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Calgrand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! 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#
Zimmerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calgrand avoids it really well and circles away.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Calgrand counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Calgrand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calgrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Zimmerman counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimmerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Calgrand rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Calgrand closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Calgrand keeps him there for the moment.
Calgrand is trying to maintain a safe position but Zimmerman gets an underhook and turns Calgrand into the cage.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Zimmerman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Calgrand pushes Zimmerman off but Zimmerman dives into side control.
#SU#
Zimmerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Calgrand misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Calgrand forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Calgrand misses.
As Calgrand tries to get set, Zimmerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Calgrand manages to avoid the attempt.
Calgrand misses with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calgrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calgrand slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calgrand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Calgrand shoots in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calgrand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zimmerman pushes Calgrand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Calgrand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zimmerman keeps control of Calgrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Calgrand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Zimmerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calgrand sprawls well initially but Zimmerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Calgrand controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Calgrand taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Calgrand wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calgrand is trying to control but Zimmerman passes into side control!
Zimmerman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calgrand's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirk Calgrand.
I think Calgrand 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Camacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calgrand throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Calgrand moves into the clinch.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Calgrand has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Calgrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camacho can't fight it off and eventually Calgrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Camacho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Calgrand drops back looking for a leg! Camacho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camacho manages to kick Calgrand off! Calgrand jumps back into Camacho's guard.
Calgrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camacho is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Calgrand gets to his feet. Camacho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calgrand defends it nicely.#TD#
Camacho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Camacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calgrand works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Calgrand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Calgrand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
#BC2#
Calgrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Calgrand feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Calgrand throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calgrand postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Calgrand sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Calgrand might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Calgrand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calgrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Otis Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Calgrand rushes Camacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Calgrand manages to break the clinch.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calgrand swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Calgrand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Camacho jumps guard but Calgrand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Calgrand has Camacho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Calgrand pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Camacho tumbling to the mat - Calgrand dives into Camacho's guard.#ES#
Camacho uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Camacho is breathing heavily.#T4#
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calgrand defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Calgrand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calgrand lands with a right that hurts Camacho. Camacho looks to clinch but Calgrand throws a short knee that drops Camacho. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kirk Calgrand!
Our winner, Kirk Calgrand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schneider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gino Schneider has been cut.#TD2#
Calgrand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schneider pulls Calgrand in to control the position.
Calgrand engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schneider pulls Calgrand in close to his closed guard and prevents Calgrand from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Calgrand from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schneider controlling Calgrand's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calgrand lands a brutal head kick. Schneider looks out on his feet and Calgrand throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kirk Calgrand!
An out of breath Kirk Calgrand 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Calgrand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calgrand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atkinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Pat Atkinson has been cut.
Atkinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calgrand thumps Atkinson with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a push kick but Calgrand slaps the foot to one side.
Calgrand slips under a jab.
Calgrand misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calgrand won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson scoring with punches from side control.
Atkinson staying calm.#SU#
Atkinson decides to stand back up. Atkinson steps back and let's Calgrand get back to his feet.#T1#
Calgrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Calgrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Calgrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard.
Calgrand wants to stand but Atkinson is controlling the position.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calgrand is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson wants to stand but Calgrand is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Calgrand looks winded!
Atkinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calgrand can pounce on him.
#T2#
Calgrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Atkinson stands up and waves to Calgrand to follow him.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calgrand circles away.
Calgrand dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Calgrand's head and hops out.
Calgrand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Calgrand throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Atkinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Atkinson just leaning against Calgrand, taking a breather. #T3##TD#
Atkinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Atkinson stalling.
Atkinson working the head and body with strikes.
Atkinson not doing much here.
Atkinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkinson trying to control the pace.
Atkinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SU#
Atkinson stands up and beckons Calgrand to join him on the feet.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Calgrand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Calgrand moves into range and clinches up with Atkinson.
Atkinson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson blocks a head kick by Calgrand.
Calgrand shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Atkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Atkinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Calgrand throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Calgrand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pat Atkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calgrand tries to clinch up.#TD#
Atkinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkinson lands strikes from half guard.
Calgrand wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pat Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Atkinson stands up out of the half guard.
Calgrand throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk Calgrand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calgrand is breathing heavily.
Calgrand looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
As Calgrand looks to move away, Atkinson throws a big counter combo but Calgrand just gets out of the way.#T1#
Atkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkinson is stalling here.
Calgrand effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Calgrand manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Atkinson clinches up with Calgrand and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson wants to stall.
#T2#
Calgrand tries for a takedown but Atkinson manages to get underhooks.
Calgrand is trying to pull guard but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Atkinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calgrand up against the cage.
Calgrand looking for a takedown.
Atkinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Calgrand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calgrand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkinson prevents it.
Calgrand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calgrand misses with a takedown #TD#
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Atkinson lands a jab to Calgrand's midsection.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calgrand can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Calgrand or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Calgrand misses the shot to the body.
Calgrand tries to bum rush Atkinson with a series of wild strikes but Atkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calgrand blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a nice looking combination but Calgrand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Atkinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calgrand's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Atkinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson misses with the combination.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Calgrand circles away.
Atkinson slips a jab and a cross from Calgrand.
Atkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Calgrand with that takedown attempt.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calgrand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Calgrand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Calgrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Calgrand closes the distance but Atkinson moves to the side #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calgrand!
Calgrand is looking for a sweep.
Atkinson happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Atkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Atkinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calgrand to his feet.
Calgrand looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Atkinson duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.#T2#
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calgrand is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Atkinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calgrand is trying to stand back up but Atkinson is controlling him
#SU#
Atkinson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Calgrand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Calgrand tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily#CL#
and Atkinson moves into the clinch.
Calgrand prevents the takedown attempt.
Calgrand goes for a takedown attempt but Atkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Calgrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Calgrand also avoids with ease.
Atkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calgrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Calgrand on that attempt.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Calgrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Calgrand also avoids with ease.#T4#
Calgrand scores with a jab to the head.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
As Calgrand looks to move away, Atkinson throws a big counter combo but Calgrand just gets out of the way.
Calgrand tries to clinch #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Calgrand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Atkinson!
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