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Event:
GLFC 17: Valentines Fights
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Coolidge throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Callen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Callen stops Coolidge from standing up.
Callen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coolidge wants to sweep here but Callen controlling him for the moment.
Callen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coolidge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Callen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolidge is trying to keep Callen in close.
Callen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coolidge is looking to stand up but Callen isn't so interested in that idea.
Callen passes into half guard.
Coolidge wants to get back to full guard.
Callen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Callen prevents Coolidge from improving his position.
Callen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coolidge wants to control but Callen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Callen thows a huge punch but Coolidge dodges it nicely.
Callen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coolidge gets back to full guard.
Coolidge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Coolidge pushes Callen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Coolidge lands a nice shot that snaps Callen's head back.
Coolidge lands with a good body shot.
Butch Coolidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coolidge connects with a looping right hand.
Callen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Callen misses with a jab to the body
and Coolidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coolidge sprawls well. Coolidge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callen gets slowly back to his feet.
Callen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Callen's shoulder, as Callen tries to avoid the shot.
Callen shoots in for a takedown but Coolidge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coolidge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Coolidge.
Callen with a poor takedown
and Callen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Callen.
Callen moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
Callen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coolidge.
Callen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Coolidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Coolidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coolidge throws the left hand but Callen avoids the punch easily.
Callen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coolidge defends it well.
Callen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coolidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Callen shoots in but no luck this time.
Coolidge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Callen looks winded!
Coolidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callen.
A punch lands to the side of Callen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coolidge scores with the left hand. Callen knows he should have avoided that one.
Coolidge lunges at Callen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Callen's hand. #ROC#
Callen is rocked!
Callen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callen is still on wobbly legs! Can Coolidge finish him?
Coolidge cracks Callen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Callen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Coolidge pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Callen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Coolidge!
Butch Coolidge retains his welterweight title!
Butch Coolidge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bryan Callen had this to say: 'This sucks, but I'm just gonna get some blow and hang out with my Albanian friends. Thank you New York!!'.
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Event:
GLFC 16: A New Beginning
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Wong misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Wong as Callen shoots in.#TD#
Callen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Callen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wong is looking to get back to his feet here but Callen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wong's back.
Callen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Callen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wong for a finish.
Can Wong hold on?! Callen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callen punishes Wong with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#
Wong is rocked!#SUB#
Callen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wong taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Callen!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Callen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, King Wong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Train hard, Figt harder! Will beat, next fight! I King Wong!'.
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Event:
GLFC 15: Fights Unknown
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Callen slips a straight right by Coolidge.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
Coolidge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Callen has been cut.
Coolidge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coolidge looks to land a right hand but Callen moved out of range.
Callen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coolidge connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Callen is rocked!
Coolidge misses with a body kick.
Oh Callen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coolidge cracks Callen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Coolidge!
Butch Coolidge is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Butch Coolidge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Bryan Callen had this to say: 'This sucks, but I'm just gonna get some blow and hang out with my Albanian friends. Thank you New York!!'.
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Event:
GLFC 14: New Fights Resolution
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Callen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Prince moves into range and clinches up with Callen.
Prince is pressed up against the cage. Callen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prince down to the mat. Prince avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince throws a jab when Callen was well out of range.
Callen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jungle Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Prince moves into the clinch successfully.
Callen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Bryan Callen has been cut.#TD2#
Callen has hold of one of Prince's legs. Prince is fighting the takedown attempt but Callen 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.
Callen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Callen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Callen won't allow Prince to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Callen works over Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Callen works over Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Callen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prince tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Callen stops Prince from standing up.
Callen landing some decent shots from guard.
Callen connects with a couple of short punches.
Callen prevents Prince from getting back to his feet.
Callen lands a couple of digs.
Callen lands a couple of elbows.
Callen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prince is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Callen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Callen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Callen stops Prince from getting back to his feet.
Callen controlling the action here.
Prince is trying to stand back up but Callen is controlling him
#T2#
Callen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prince pushes Callen off but Callen dives into side control.
Callen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Prince pushes Callen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Callen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Callen controls the position from side control.
Callen trying to control the position but Prince is working away.
Prince is trying to escape the position but Callen is controlling the position.
Callen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prince down.
Callen prevents Prince from escaping the position.
Prince takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Prince is pushing Callen's head away, looking to escape. Callen manages to hold on to the position though.
Callen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Callen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Prince wants to get back to his feet but Callen is dominant here and he's now got Prince's back!
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callen has good solid back control here.
Callen is working the ground and pound. Can Prince escape?#SUB2#
Callen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Prince is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Callen!
Bryan Callen is the new welterweight champion!
Bryan Callen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GLFC 13: Before New Year Brawl
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris trying to control the action but Callen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Callen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Callen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Callen gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callen tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Callen is not content to let Harris control the position.#T1#
Callen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Callen tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Callen is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Callen to regain full guard.
Callen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Callen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Callen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Callen distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Callen is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Callen postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Callen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Callen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Callen distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Callen is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callen landing some decent shots from guard.
Callen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Callen prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris is striking but Callen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Callen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Callen lands strikes from half guard.
Callen content to control rather than advance.
Callen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Callen seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Callen connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Callen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callen drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Callen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Callen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Callen gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage. #TD2#
Callen dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Bryan Callen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callen scoring with some ground and pound.
Callen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Callen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Callen landing with the ground and pound.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callen scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Callen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Callen content to stall in guard here.
Callen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Callen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Callen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callen has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Callen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Callen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Callen grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Callen is working Harris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Callen working the body and head with strikes.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Callen dominates the positioning.
Callen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Callen connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Callen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Harris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Harris is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Callen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Callen!
Bryan Callen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Coppfield misses with a takedown attempt - Callen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Callen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Callen moves into the clinch.
Callen is working for takedown but Coppfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coppfield missing with knees to the body.
Callen controlling the action here for a moment.
Callen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coppfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Callen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Callen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Coppfield won't allow Callen to pass to mount.
Coppfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Callen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Callen from advancing to side control.
Callen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coppfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Callen throwing strikes from guard but Coppfield blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coppfield is trying to keep Callen in close.
Coppfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callen.
Callen controlling from the top position.
Coppfield controlling Callen's posture.
Coppfield is trying to keep Callen in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Coppfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callen defends well and Coppfield ends up having to push Callen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callen attempts a counter takedown but Coppfield avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Callen feints and as Coppfield raises his hands in defense, Callen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Callen working some strikes from top position.
Callen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callen lands a couple of digs.
Callen stopping the sweep attempt from Coppfield.#T4#
Callen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Callen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coppfield keeping moving, preventing Callen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coppfield looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Callen. No joy for Coppfield on that attempt.
Bryan Callen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Coppfield.#TD#
Callen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coppfield's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Callen dominated that round.
That's time! Callen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Callen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Callen lands in his opponent's guard.
Coppfield is looking to sweep but instead, Callen has passed into half guard.
Callen slips a nice elbow through Coppfield's hands, connecting with Coppfield's forehead.
Callen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppfield trying to control here.
Callen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Callen controlling the pace.
Coppfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Callen moves nicely into side control.
Coppfield struggling a bit here.
Callen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppfield can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coppfield is not content to let Callen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Callen scoring with punches and elbows.
Callen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Coppfield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Coppfield gets full guard.
Callen looking to pass the guard.
Callen trying to control but Coppfield is working from the bottom.
Callen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Callen cracks Coppfield with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Callen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Callen passes Coppfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Callen seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppfield wants to get back to full guard.
Coppfield wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Callen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Callen has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Coppfield scores with a takedown into Callen's guard.
Coppfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Callen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppfield wants to control from the top but Callen keeps moving.
Coppfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Callen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Callen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coppfield trying to keep a closed guard but Callen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Callen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Callen postures up and lands a big shot to Coppfield's brow.
Callen stopping the sweep attempt from Coppfield.
Callen wants to control from the top but Coppfield keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coppfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Callen wants to control from the top but Coppfield keeps moving.
Callen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coppfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Callen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Callen trying to control but Coppfield is working from the bottom.
Callen being controlled here momentarily.
Callen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Coppfield 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#
Callen is not content to let Coppfield control the position.
Callen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coppfield.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppfield wants to pass to mount but Callen is defending the position.
David Coppfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Callen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coppfield thows a huge punch but Callen dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Coppfield.
Well Callen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Callen!
A less than humble Bryan Callen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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