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Event:
UnderGround FC 78
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Callus is looking to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from One misses its target.#TD2# One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. One is controlling Callus's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. One continues to stall.#SUB# Callus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but One has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Callus is looking to defend but One has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Callus! One pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Callus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). New Breed One! A victorious New Breed One 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:
UnderGround FC 71
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1# Busul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callus doesn't seem bothered though. Busul looks to throw the jab but Callus is out of range. Callus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've been told by Callus's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callus avoids the body shot from Busul.
Busul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Busul has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Callus is landing a low percentage of strikes. Callus tries to clinch up. Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Busul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Busul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Busul. Callus does a little dance to reset his feet. Sloppy strikes from Callus. Those never looked like landing. Busul scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Busul. Busul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Busul cracks Callus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Callus falls backwards against the cage. Busul follows up with more strikes that drop Callus to his knees. Busul keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Callus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Busul! Frankie Busul took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 60
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1# Volkonof keeps the fight on the outside. And Volkonof tries to counter it with a takedown but Callus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2# Volkonof has Callus up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkonof cracks Callus with a nice body shot. Volkonof drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Callus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Callus crunches a lovely knee into Volkonof's ribcage. Callus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volkonof throws a head punch that misses. Callus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkonof misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callus working Volkonof over with knees to the body. Volkonof lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Callus avoids the body shot from Volkonof.
Callus is looking to clinch but Volkonof is avoiding it.
Callus wants to clinch.#T1##CL2# Volkonof has Callus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A left and a right from Callus both land. Nice combination. Callus avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A looping hook to the body misses from Volkonof. Callus does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Volkonof misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Volkonof. Callus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Volkonof shoots in for a double leg but Callus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. As Volkonof backs away, Callus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Callus has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL2# Volkonof has Callus up against the cage in a clinch.
Callus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkonof lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Volkonof avoids a wild elbow strike from Callus. Callus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Callus blocks a body shot from Volkonof. Volkonof doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callus being controlled against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkonof creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Volkonof missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Callus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkonof is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Callus to the mat. Callus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Volkonof won't allow Callus to get back to his feet. Volkonof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Callus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2# Volkonof drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Callus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkonof has Callus in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Callus is sitting in close to Volkonof's body. Volkonof has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Callus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Callus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Volkonof.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Volkonof! Boris Volkonof gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 53
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1# Callus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Donk. Corassa catches Callus right on the button with a cross.#ROC# Callus is rocked! Corassa cracks Callus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Callus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Corassa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Callus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa! Our winner, Eduardo Corassa, 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:
UnderGround FC 46
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1# Shin Bum lands a body shot.
Callus tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin Bum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin Bum, pushing him back against the cage. Shin Bum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin Bum misses with a body punch.
Shin Bum can't break the clinch.
Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin Bum is defending well for now. Shin Bum is looking to break free of the clinch but Callus has double underhooks. Shin Bum is trying to push Callus away but Callus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shin Bum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Shin Bum tries to break the clinch but Callus is controlling the position. Callus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin Bum.
Callus has Shin Bum pressed against the cage, preventing Shin Bum from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shin Bum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Callus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Shin Bum tries to free his leg and advance position but Callus is retaining full guard. #ES2# Callus pushes Shin Bum off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Callus staying out of range there. Shin Bum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Callus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shin Bum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shin Bum throws a right hand that Callus ducks under and follows up with a left that Callus also avoids with ease. Shin Bum misses with a right hand #CL2# and Callus moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Shin Bum's face as he tries to break the clinch. Callus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shin Bum walks away with a smile on his face. Callus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shin Bum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shin Bum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin Bum tries to bum rush Callus with a series of wild strikes but Callus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Callus tries to clinch up but Shin Bum circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin Bum, pushing him back against the cage. Shin Bum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Callus.
Callus lands a body shot. Callus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shin Bum up against the cage.#T2# Callus has Shin Bum pressed against the cage, preventing Shin Bum from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Callus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shin Bum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shin Bum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Callus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Callus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shin Bum uses from the top position. Callus wants to stand and escape but Shin Bum is having none of it. Shin Bum controls from within his opponent's guard. Callus keeping full guard, as Shin Bum tries to pass. Shin Bum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SU# Callus is working an open guard so Shin Bum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Callus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shin Bum as he jumps to the side. Park Shin Bum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus. Callus tries to clinch there but Shin Bum circles away.
Shin Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Callus's head backwards. Callus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Shin Bum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shin Bum takes a swing at Callus's ribcage but misses. Callus looks to land a combination but Shin Bum avoids it well. Callus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shin Bum pinned against the cage. Shin Bum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4# Shin Bum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callus manages to avoid it. Shin Bum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shin Bum wants it to stay on the feet. Shin Bum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Shin Bum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2# Shin Bum tries to keep at a distance but Callus has taken the fight into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shin Bum as Callus tries to tie him up. Callus blocks a body shot from Shin Bum. #BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Callus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Shin Bum gets tackled into the cage by Callus. Callus maintains the clinch. Shin Bum can't break the clinch.
Shin Bum lands a shot to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callus as Shin Bum tries to tie him up. Shin Bum can't find room to land a body shot as Callus controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Park Shin Bum will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Callus tries to clinch up but Shin Bum circles away and keeps his distance. Shin Bum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin Bum thuds a left hand into Callus's body. Callus misses with a takedown attempt and Shin Bum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Callus thinking. Shin Bum misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Callus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shin Bum slows down the pace here.
Callus landing knees to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Park Shin Bum has been cut. Shin Bum is trying to force a seperation but Callus has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Shin Bum - that landed with a thud.
Shin Bum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shin Bum throws out a loose jab but Callus uses good head movement to avoid it. Callus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice uppercut lands for Callus. That snapped Shin Bum's head back.
#T1# Nice uppercut there from Shin Bum. Shin Bum catches Callus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC# Callus is rocked! Shin Bum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Callus is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin Bum finish him? Park Shin Bum is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Callus jumps guard.
Shin Bum 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Callus wants to stand but Shin Bum is controlling the position. Shin Bum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shin Bum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Callus seems to have recovered his senses. Shin Bum continues to stall. Shin Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# Callus wants to get back to his feet but Shin Bum passes into half guard.
#SU# Shin Bum stands up and beckons Callus to join him on the feet. Callus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shin Bum circles away.
Shin Bum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shin Bum throws a body punch but Callus moves out of range. A nice combination there by Shin Bum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shin Bum drops Callus with a naaaaasty hook - Callus is in real trouble here! Shin Bum dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Park Shin Bum! Park Shin Bum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 42
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Callus has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Callus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Callus.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Callus trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Callus into the cage. Callus presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones is working Callus over against the cage. Jones pressing his opponent against the cage. Callus is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1# Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones presses Callus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Callus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones has Callus pushed against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Jones. Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callus manages to avoid it. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Jones misses with a body kick. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callus throws a counter combo. Callus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Callus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jones looks to land a right hand but Callus moved out of range.#TD# Callus gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Callus manages to retain guard.#T2# Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Callus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Callus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Callus is trying to get back to his feet. Jones landing strikes. Callus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Callus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Callus taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes. Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3# Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Callus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Callus's face.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!#ROC# Callus is rocked! Jones dominating with strikes here. Callus is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him? Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones dominating with strikes here.#T4# Jones controlling the pace for now. Jones raining down shots from the mount! Callus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Callus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB# Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Callus is in no mood to give up. Jones controlling his opponent. Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Jones punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones lands a big shot to the head and Callus winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Jones!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. We've been informed that Callus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands with a good body shot. Callus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Callus shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Callus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson is looking to clinch. Jackson throws a right and a left that Callus avoids nicely. Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Jackson backs off Callus throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.#T1# Jackson misses with a double jab.
Callus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Callus gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jackson wants to break free but Callus has control.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Callus has double underhooks. Callus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Jackson has managed to clinch.
#T2# Callus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Callus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Callus throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Callus has taken the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.#BC# Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Callus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Callus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Callus tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it. Callus avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Callus pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch. Jackson avoiding damage as Callus throws knees to the body.
Callus jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Callus is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jackson tries to break the clinch but Callus is controlling the position. Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
Callus wants to clinch and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Callus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot. Callus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Callus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.#CL# Jackson forces Callus back against the cage and clinches. Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
Callus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson tries to break free but Callus pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC# Callus is rocked!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Callus jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Callus around his waist. Callus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Callus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Callus tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Callus drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callus slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Callus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him? Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Callus backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Callus. Beautiful body shot. Callus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Callus scores with a three punch combo!
Callus seems to have recovered his senses. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Callus moves out of range. Callus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson lands with a shot to the body. Mark Callus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Callus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callus moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson is trying to break free. Jackson being controlled against the cage.#T1# Jackson is trying to push Callus away but Callus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Callus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Callus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Callus.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Callus forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches. Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mark Callus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Callus missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Callus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Callus fails in his attempt to clinch. Callus wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Callus moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. Callus tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Callus back against the cage. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Callus won't allow it.
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Callus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Callus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Callus won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mark Callus. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callus is defending well for now. Man misses with the head strike.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Man blocks a body shot from Callus. #TD2# Callus successfully pulls guard.
Callus wants to stand but Man is controlling the position. #ES2# Callus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2# Callus has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Callus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
Man is trying to control the position but Callus postures up. #SU2# Callus gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Callus clinches up against the cage.#T1# Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Man jumps guard.
#SU2# Callus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Callus gets in close and instigates a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callus as Man tries to tie him up. Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Callus manages to pull guard.
Callus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2# Callus pushes Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. We've been informed that Callus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2# Callus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Man works his way to full guard. Good work. Callus won't allow Man to sweep him here. #SU2# Callus stands up and waves to Man to follow him. #TD2# Callus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Callus stands up. Man dives in and grabs Callus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callus pushes down on Man's head and hops out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callus swats him away and circles back towards the center. Callus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callus wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Callus closes the distance and clinches. Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Man is trying to pull guard but Callus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Callus as Man shoots in. Callus wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Man. That's going to take a lot out of him. Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Callus rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Callus clinches. #BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Callus has Man pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Callus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Man tumbling to the mat - Callus dives into Man's guard.#SU2# Callus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Man, up you get! Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Callus finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. #CL2# Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
Callus landing knees to the body.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Callus effectively controlling the action here. Callus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Callus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Man is trying to pull guard but Callus has him pressed against the cage. Callus lands with a short shot to the head. Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Come on Callus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2# Callus decides to pull guard. Mark Callus has got the better of the ground game so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man won't allow Callus to get back to his feet. Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2# Callus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Man is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Man has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Callus darts in and clinches Man up against the cage. A hook to the body from Callus.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Callus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2# Callus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callus as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Man. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Callus. That snapped Man's head back.
#TD2# Callus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Callus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Callus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Callus stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Callus. Man tries to pull guard but Callus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Callus off the cage and back into range.#CL2# Callus forces Man back against the cage and clinches. A hook to the body from Callus.
Mark Callus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Callus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2# Callus drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2# Callus wriggles free and stands up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2##CL2# Callus rushes Man and presses him up against the cage. Man has Callus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Callus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Callus pulls him back up using the underhooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Callus lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those. Callus lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those. Callus lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off. Callus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not. #TD2# Callus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Callus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Callus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Callus instigates a clinch. Gold Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Callus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Callus lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Callus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Callus!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 21
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Harper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Callus sprawls well initially but Harper persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Callus wants to get back to his feet.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Callus is looking to escape. Harper is figuring out what he wants to do next. Callus wants to get back to his feet. Harper is nestled in close to Callus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Callus pushes Harper off looking to stand but Harper dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper is taking a breather. Callus 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.#T1# Nice strikes from Harper there. Harper content to control rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Harper prevents Callus from standing back up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Harper fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Callus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Harper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kalvin Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harper shoots and misses and Callus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harper. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalvin Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Callus enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Callus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2# Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Callus wants to stand but Harper is controlling the position. Harper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callus's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Callus wants to stand but Harper is controlling the position. Harper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalvin Harper dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Harper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Callus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Harper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Callus. A nice combination there by Callus.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalvin Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harper shoots in for a double leg but Callus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Harper goes for a double leg but Callus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Callus continues to drive forward.#CL2# Callus has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Callus sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Harper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harper is landing a low percentage of strikes. Harper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Callus counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kalvin Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harper shoots in looking for a takedown but Callus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Harper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harper prevents Callus from standing back up.
#T1# Harper slows the pace down in half guard. #ES2# Callus kicks off Harper and gets to his feet. #TD# Harper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Callus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kalvin Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2# Callus pushes Harper off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##TD# Harper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Callus did well to prevent Harper getting side control.#ES2# Callus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harper is on him like a limpet, forcing Callus back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harper tries to pull guard but Callus won't allow it.
Harper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Callus after a bit of a struggle. Callus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Callus manages to break the clinch.
Harper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callus defends well and Harper ends up having to push Callus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Callus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Callus tries to clinch but Harper is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Callus. A left lands for Callus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harper swats him away and circles back towards the center. Callus shoots in looking for a takedown but Harper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Callus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Harper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Callus is trying to get back to his feet. Harper controlling the position from side mount. Callus pushes Harper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Callus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Harper controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harper lands a decent elbow from side control. Harper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Callus!#T1# Harper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Harper lands a couple of good shots and Callus has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Good control from Harper. Callus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Callus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Harper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Callus. Callus trying to get back to his feet but Harper is in full control for now. #T2# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harper cracks Callus with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Callus from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Callus is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harper controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalvin Harper showed his dominance in that final round. I think Harper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalvin Harper! A very excited looking Kalvin Harper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1# Callus moves in looking to clinch but Jesus Valdes pushes him off. Jesus Valdes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jesus Valdes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jesus Valdes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callus circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Callus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jesus Valdes managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
Callus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Callus jumps guard but Jesus Valdes stands there with Callus around his waist. Callus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jesus Valdes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callus's elbow. Jesus Valdes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jesus Valdes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jesus Valdes walks away with a smile on his face. Callus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Callus wants to clinch. Callus shoots in for a takedown but Jesus Valdes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Callus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Callus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jesus Valdes circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callus is defended easily by Jesus Valdes. Callus tries to clinch but Jesus Valdes moves out of range. Jesus Valdes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Jesus Valdes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Callus gets a clinch. #BC# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Callus takes the fight into the clinch. Callus misses with an elbow over the top. Knees to the body from Callus.
Jesus Valdes looks winded! Callus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jesus Valdes to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Jesus Valdes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2# Jesus Valdes prevents Callus from standing back up.
Jesus Valdes trying to pass the guard but Callus defending well. Callus looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Jesus Valdes is looking for a kimura here.
Jesus Valdes stops Callus from getting back to his feet.
Jesus Valdes is pressing down on Callus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Callus is holding on for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Callus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jesus Valdes tries to pass to full mount but Callus defends it. Jesus Valdes prevents Callus from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jesus Valdes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callus is looking to clinch but Jesus Valdes is avoiding it.
Callus is looking to clinch but Jesus Valdes is avoiding it.
Jesus Valdes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Callus eats them both and turns towards Jesus Valdes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callus is defended easily by Jesus Valdes. We've been informed that Jesus Valdes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus Valdes is defended easily by Callus. Callus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Valdes is breathing heavily. Jesus Valdes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callus tries to clinch but Jesus Valdes is having none of it. Jesus Valdes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jesus Valdes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Callus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jesus Valdes circles away.
As Callus backs off Jesus Valdes throws a huge counter combo but Callus manages to avoid it all. Callus tries to clinch up. Jesus Valdes is looking for the big counter here. Callus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jesus Valdes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Callus tries to clinch up. Callus tries to clinch up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Callus. Callus is looking to clinch but Jesus Valdes is avoiding it.
#TD2# Jesus Valdes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Callus pushes Jesus Valdes off looking to stand but Jesus Valdes dives back in and keeps control.
#ES# Callus has one foot on Jesus Valdes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jesus Valdes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jesus Valdes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jesus Valdes keeps the fight on the outside. Mark Callus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Callus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jesus Valdes tries to avoid it but Callus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jesus Valdes to the ground. Jesus Valdes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Callus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callus fails in his attempt to clinch. Callus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Callus has managed to clinch.
Callus lands a body punch. Callus is struggling to control the position. Callus working hard to break the clinch. Callus tries to break the clinch but Jesus Valdes is controlling the position. Callus gets underhooks to prevent Jesus Valdes's takedown attempt.
Callus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Callus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Nice sprawl there from Jesus Valdes as Callus shoots in. Jesus Valdes slaps away a takedown attempt from Callus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jesus Valdes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Callus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jesus Valdes manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Callus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Jesus Valdes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU# Callus decides to stand back up. Callus tries to clinch but Jesus Valdes moves out of range. Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jesus Valdes circles away.
Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jesus Valdes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jesus Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jesus Valdes swats away the attempt to clinch by Callus.#T1# Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jesus Valdes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Callus moves in looking to clinch but Jesus Valdes pushes him off. Jesus Valdes unleashes a big counter combination but Callus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Callus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jesus Valdes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jesus Valdes shoots in and drives through. Callus sprawls well. Callus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jesus Valdes doesn't seem bothered though. Callus is looking to clinch. Callus tries to clinch up but Jesus Valdes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Callus forces Jesus Valdes back against the cage and clinches. Callus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus Valdes has Callus pressed against the cage, preventing Callus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knees to the body from Callus.
Callus tries to throw a body punch but Jesus Valdes avoids it by throwing Callus back against the cage. #T2# Callus fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Callus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callus trying to land knees to the body.
Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Callus jumps guard but Jesus Valdes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Callus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus Valdes. Callus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jesus Valdes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Callus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jesus Valdes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jesus Valdes avoiding damage as Callus throws knees to the body.
Mark Callus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Callus lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jesus Valdes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes! A very excited looking Daiyan Jr Jesus Valdes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UFC MNF 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Callus clinches. Callus has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Callus after a bit of a struggle. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Callus. Jackson is trying to push Callus away but Callus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Callus is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Callus jumps guard.
#SU# Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Callus has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus landing knees to the body.
Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. #TD2# Callus drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2# Callus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Callus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##CL2# Callus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Callus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson tries to break free but Callus pushes him back against the cage. Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Callus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage. Callus has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Callus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Callus manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Callus avoids nicely. Mark Callus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Callus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Callus on that attempt. Jackson is looking to clinch but Callus is avoiding it.
#CL# Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Callus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson. Jackson is breathing heavily.#BC2# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson takes one on the button. Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Callus sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage. Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. Callus working Jackson over with knees to the body. 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! Callus lands a knee to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead. Callus prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch. A shot in the inside from Jackson. Callus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knees in the clinch landing for Callus.
Callus is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus 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# Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Callus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Callus avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Callus closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Callus. Callus stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson backing away here, and Callus unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Callus throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Callus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Callus has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Callus.
#T1##CL2# Callus gets a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Callus. Callus digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Callus tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Callus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Callus has him pressed against the cage. Callus jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Callus around his waist. Callus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Callus tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callus circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Callus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2# Callus moves into the clinch.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Callus instigates a clinch. #TD2# Callus pulls Jackson into guard.
Callus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2# Callus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson shoots in and drives through. Callus sprawls well.#CL2# Callus moves into the clinch. Callus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Callus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus. Callus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Jackson tries to clinch there but Callus circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jackson tries to clinch there but Callus circles away.
Callus is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Callus moves into the clinch. Callus tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Callus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Callus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mark Callus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jackson wants to break free but Callus has control.
Callus tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Curtis Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Callus instigates a clinch. #T1# Nice body punch from Callus. Callus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2# Callus decides to pull guard. Callus wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2# Callus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Callus moves into the clinch. Callus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
#T2# Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Callus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Callus shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Callus takes the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Callus lands a nice knee to the body. Callus has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Callus obliges.#BC2# Callus breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Callus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Callus has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Curtis Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2# Callus successfully pulls guard.
#ES2# Callus wriggles free and stands up. Mark Callus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jackson moves away from the strike by Callus. #CL2# Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Callus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Callus!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1# Reed has a takedown stuffed. Reed cracks Callus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
Callus managing to block the knees to the body from Reed.
#TD# Reed pulls guard. Callus stopping the sweep attempt from Reed. Callus is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Callus wants to get up but he can't break Reed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus wants to stand and escape but instead Reed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Reed stands and throws Callus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Reed remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Reed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Callus some visible discomfort.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Reed controls the position. Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callus for as long as he can get away with. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Reed working the body and head with strikes. Reed staying calm. Reed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Callus to see if he's OK.#SUB# Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Callus is defending well. Reed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Callus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB# Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Callus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Callus is defending well. Callus is trying to escape the position but Reed is controlling the position. Callus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Callus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB# Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# Callus seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning. Reed working the head with strikes. #SUB# Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Callus has escaped the position, nice work there. Callus seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.#SUB# Reed has hold of Callus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Callus seems comfortable defending it but Reed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Callus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Callus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed! Tommy Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Omas shoots in but no luck this time. Callus moves in looking to clinch but Omas pushes him off. Callus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Omas swivels and escapes. Omas fails with a takedown attempt. Callus fails with a takedown attempt. Callus moves in looking to clinch but Omas pushes him off. Omas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# so Omas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omas is controlling him. Callus has momentary wrist control but Omas slips an elbow through the middle. Callus wants to get back to his feet but Omas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Omas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Omas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Omas is in close to Callus's body, working some short punches and elbows. Omas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Omas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Callus is looking to stand up but Omas isn't so interested in that idea. Omas sitting in guard, not really doing much. Omas cracks Callus with a solid left hand. Callus is looking to stand up but Omas isn't so interested in that idea. Omas working some strikes from top position. Omas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Omas connects with a couple of short punches. Callus keeping full guard, as Omas tries to pass. Omas landing with the ground and pound. Omas distracts Callus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Callus wants to stand up but Omas is controlling him. Omas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Omas trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Omas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Omas chips away with some ground and pound. Omas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omas landing with the ground and pound. Omas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Omas wants to pass the guard but Callus is keeping the position. Omas postures up and lands a big shot to Callus's brow. Omas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Callus is looking to stand up but Omas isn't so interested in that idea. Omas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Omas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Omas working some strikes from top position. Omas lands a couple of digs. Omas lands a couple of decent looking shots. Omas lands a couple of elbows. Omas won't allow Callus to get back to his feet. Omas 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. Omas passes Callus's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Omas passes to side control. Callus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Omas is controlling him well. Omas is working Callus over with some ground and pound from side control. Omas working the head with strikes. Omas looks up at the clock and then as Callus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Omas working the ground and pound. Omas lands a decent elbow from side control. Omas is putting a hurting on Callus here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Callus wants to get back to his feet but Omas drags him back down. Omas cracks Callus with a big right hand but Callus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Omas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Callus to see if he's OK. This has been an exciting period of action! Omas working the body and head with strikes. Omas 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 Callus's shoulder. That is not cool. Callus taking a bit of punishment here - Omas scoring with strikes. Omas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Omas lands a decent elbow from side control. Omas lands an elbow. Omas wants to control but Callus is keeping him busy. Callus is trying to buck Omas off. Omas 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 Callus's shoulder. That is not cool. Callus is pushing Omas's head away, looking to escape. Omas manages to hold on to the position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Omas 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# Callus tries to bum rush Omas with a series of wild strikes but Omas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Omas gets the takedown into side control. Callus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Omas working the ground and pound. Antonio Omas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Callus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Omas is staying tight to Callus's torso, preventing him from escaping. Omas scores with a couple of short elbows. Callus pushes Omas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Omas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Omas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Callus taking a bit of punishment here - Omas scoring with strikes. Omas grinds an elbow into Callus's temple. Callus taking punishment in the form of punches.
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! Omas landing a few strikes. Omas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Callus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1# Omas working the ground and pound. Callus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Callus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Callus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Omas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Callus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Omas asserts his dominance and retains side control. Omas working the ground and pound. Callus taking a bit of punishment here - Omas scoring with strikes. Check out the look on Omas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Callus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Omas asserts his dominance and retains side control. Omas in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2# Omas in side control lands a decent elbow. Omas scores with punches from side control. Omas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Callus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Omas is controlling him well. Omas landing strikes. Omas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Callus pushes Omas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Omas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Omas cracks Callus with a big right hand but Callus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Callus taking a bit of punishment here - Omas scoring with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Omas landing a few strikes. Callus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Omas taking a breather here. #T3# Omas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Omas cracks Callus with a big right hand but Callus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Omas trying to control the action but Callus is working from the bottom. Omas working the head and body with strikes. The referee asks Omas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Omas prefers to stall for the moment though. Callus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Omas lands a few punches from side control. Callus seems a little lost for a moment, as Omas dominates the positioning. Omas is looking to take a break and control but Callus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A lull in the action here. Omas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callus can do to turn this around? Omas trying to control the position but Callus is working away. #T4# Omas lands a nice forearm strike. Omas in side control lands a decent elbow. Omas lands some shots froms side control. Check out the look on Omas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Omas cracks Callus with a big elbow. Callus trying to remain calm as Omas controls from the top position.#SUB# Omas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Omas working the body and head with strikes. Omas cracks Callus with an elbow. That is naaassty. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Omas working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Omas dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Callus fails in his attempt to clinch. Omas misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Omas. Those never looked like landing. Callus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Omas shoots in and drives through. Callus sprawls well. Callus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Omas. Callus looks for a takedown but Omas sprawls well. Horrible takedown attempt by Omas or perhaps it was just good defense by Callus, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omas shoots in looking for a takedown but Callus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Omas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Omas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callus digs a good body shot into Omas's ribs. Callus shoots in but Omas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# No luck for Omas with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Callus scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2# Callus clinches. Omas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Omas wants to take the fight to the mat but Callus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Omas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Callus lands a knee to the body.
Omas wants to take the fight to the mat but Callus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Callus stops a takedown attempt from Omas.
Callus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Omas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Antonio Omas has been cut.#BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Callus clinches with his opponent.
Callus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. 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! Omas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callus taking a breather. Omas can't find room to land a body shot as Callus controls the action.
Omas wants to break free but Callus has control.
Omas is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Callus decides to pull guard. Omas with a flurry of punches that miss. Callus wants to stand and escape but Omas is having none of it. #T3# Omas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Omas stops Callus from standing up. #ES2# Callus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Omas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Callus scores a nice knee to the body.
Callus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Omas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Callus can turn it around.#TD2# Callus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Omas uses from the top position. Callus wants to stand and escape but Omas is having none of it. Omas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Omas scoring with some ground and pound. Omas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Omas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Omas prevents Callus from getting back to his feet. Omas trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Omas won't allow Callus to get back to his feet. Omas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Omas looking to pass the guard. Omas prevents Callus from getting back to his feet. Omas landing some decent shots from guard. Omas is in close to Callus's body, working some short punches and elbows. Omas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Omas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Omas distracts Callus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Omas distracts Callus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Omas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callus's head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omas stays in close to Callus's body and controls the position. Omas won't allow Callus to get back to his feet. Mark Callus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Antonio Omas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Omas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Omas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:26 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:26 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Omas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1# Riley fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callus is defended easily by Riley.#CL2# Riley instigates a clinch. Callus is working Riley over against the cage. Callus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms. Callus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD# Callus successfully pulls guard.
Callus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Callus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Callus lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Riley wants to clinch up but Callus keeps it at a distance. Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Callus darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage. Riley misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Riley.
Callus scores with a hook to the body. Riley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Callus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Callus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley misses with a low kick.
#CL# Callus darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.#TD# Callus pulls Riley into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Callus wriggles free and stands up. #CL# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# Riley takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Callus breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Callus instigates a clinch. #BC# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Riley manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Callus darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage. Callus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Riley is trying to break the clinch but Callus is controlling him. Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Callus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Callus has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2# Riley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callus uses from the top position. #SU# Callus stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Callus takes the fight into the clinch. #T3# Callus prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Callus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Riley. A body shot lands from Callus.
Callus wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Callus instigates a clinch. #BC# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Callus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Callus is breathing heavily.#CL# Callus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2# Riley drags the fight down to the ground.
Callus wants to stand and escape but instead Riley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES# Callus pushes Riley off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Callus has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
#T4# Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
Riley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Riley lands a nice shot that snaps Callus's head back.
#CL# Callus has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
#BC# Callus breaks the clinch.
Riley fails with the takedown.#CL# Callus moves into range and clinches up with Riley. Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Riley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Callus to the mat! Callus manages to get full guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Callus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Callus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Callus tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance. Callus tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it. A little jabbing left from Riley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick misses from Riley. #CL# Callus gets a clinch. Callus slows down the pace here.
Callus prevents Riley from breaking the clinch. Riley can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus lands a nice elbow. Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Callus shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Callus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riley. Riley tries to circle away but Callus has him pinned against the cage. Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Callus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?#T1# Callus landing knees to the body.
#TD# Callus drags the fight down to the ground.
Callus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mark Callus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Callus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Riley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Callus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Riley prevents Callus from getting back to his feet. #ES# Callus kicks Riley off and gets to his feet. No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Callus misses its target. Riley throws a combination that misses and Callus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2##CL# Callus has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
#TD# Callus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Callus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Riley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Callus pushes Riley up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Callus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riley regains guard.
Riley wants to stand and escape but Callus is having none of it. #SUB2# Riley looking for subs off his back but Callus has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU# Callus stands up and beckons Riley to join him on the feet. #T3# Callus shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Callus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Riley fails in his attempt to clinch. Riley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callus. Callus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riley manages to circle out of the way. Callus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riley circles away. Riley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callus with a poor takedown #CL2# and Riley moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Callus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callus tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Riley tries to stall but Callus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Callus.
#BC2# Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Callus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Callus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riley.#T4# Callus tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range. Mark Callus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Callus has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Callus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Riley fails with a takedown attempt. Riley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Callus. Riley misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Callus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Riley keeps the fight on the outside. Callus shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Callus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL# Callus drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Riley looking for a takedown. Riley is trying to break the clinch but Callus is controlling him. Callus tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Callus clinches up against the cage. Callus jumps guard but Riley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riley working hard to break the clinch.#T1##TD# Callus successfully pulls guard.
#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Callus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Callus won't allow it.
Callus scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riley wants to take the fight to the mat but Callus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mark Callus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Riley. Riley takes a knee to the side of the body. Riley is trying to pull guard but Callus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Callus scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD# Callus pulls guard. #ES# Callus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Callus is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Callus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Callus. #T2# Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Callus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Callus swinging wildly here.
Callus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Callus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Callus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley. Riley misses with a head kick.
Mark Callus is winning the standup battle so far. Riley throws a right and a left that Callus avoids nicely. Callus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Riley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Callus throwing a counter right hand but Riley manages to avoid it. Callus is looking to clinch. #CL# Riley tries to keep at a distance but Callus has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD# Callus jumps into guard, dragging Riley to the mat.
Callus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Riley manages to pass to side control. #SU2# Riley stands up out of the half guard. Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Callus. Callus gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# Callus breaks the clinch.
#T4# Riley throws a right hand that Callus ducks under and follows up with a left that Callus also avoids with ease. Callus throws a nice head kick!
Riley throws out a leg kick but Callus moves out of range and Riley only half commits. Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Callus, before circling back to the center of the mat. Despite the aggression on Riley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Callus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Riley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Callus defends it well. Riley throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Callus counter with a right hand. Callus tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley unleashes a big counter combination but Callus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Riley shoots in for a takedown but Callus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Callus dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Jean Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Callus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Riley dives in and grabs Callus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callus pushes down on Riley's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Callus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Callus gets a clinch. #BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Callus moves into range and clinches up with Suarez. Callus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suarez walks away with a smile on his face. Callus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mark Callus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suarez, pushing him back against the cage. Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Callus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Callus gets a clinch. Callus crunches a lovely knee into Suarez's ribcage.#BC2# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Callus closes the distance and clinches. Callus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Darrick Suarez has been cut.#BC# Suarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Callus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Callus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Suarez counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Callus missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Callus trying to stall but Suarez improves his position.
Callus seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Callus trying to land knees to the body.
Callus scores with a shoulder strike. Callus lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2# Suarez is rocked! Callus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oh Suarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Callus presses Suarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Callus landing knees to the body.
Suarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Callus works on Suarez's body with a couple of short punches. Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Callus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Callus.
Suarez is breathing heavily.#BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Callus forces Suarez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Callus rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Callus. Suarez tries to break the clinch but Callus is controlling the position. #BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suarez but Suarez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Darrick Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus.#T2##CL2# Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
Callus landing knees to the body.
Callus landing knees to the body.
Callus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Callus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Callus won't allow it.
Callus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Callus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2# Callus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Suarez is trying to stall.
Callus is leaning against Suarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Callus clinches up against the cage. Callus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Callus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Callus pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Callus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Callus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Suarez seems to have got his legs back now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Callus. Suarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez avoiding damage.
#T3# Suarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Callus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suarez to keep the fight standing. Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callus has Suarez pressed against the cage, preventing Suarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Callus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Callus rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage. Suarez working hard to break the clinch. Suarez tries to work over Callus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Suarez has Callus pressed against the cage, preventing Callus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Suarez pressing his opponent against the cage. Callus jumps guard but Suarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Suarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Callus moves into the clinch. Suarez effectively controlling the action here. Callus keeps control of Suarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callus scores to the head and body with a nice combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darrick Suarez's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Callus closes the distance and pushes Suarez back into the cage. Callus is trying to pull guard but Suarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Suarez is trying to break free. Callus tries to pull guard but Suarez won't allow it.
Suarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suarez avoiding damage as Callus throws knees to the body.
#BC# Suarez breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Callus rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage. Suarez wants to break free but Callus has control.
Mark Callus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez prevents Callus from breaking the clinch. Suarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callus is defending well for now.#TD# Suarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Suarez wants to stand up but Callus is controlling him. #T1##SU2# Callus stands up and waves to Suarez to follow him. A left and a right from Callus both land. Nice combination. #CL# Suarez closes the distance and pushes Callus back into the cage.#BC2# Callus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Callus throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily. #CL2# Callus rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Callus controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD# Suarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2# Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Callus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU# Suarez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Callus has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Callus being controlled against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suarez as Callus tries to tie him up. #BC# Suarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Suarez instigates a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callus as Suarez tries to tie him up. #T3# Suarez tries to pull guard but Callus forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Suarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Callus gets an underhook and turns Suarez into the cage. Callus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suarez just stands there and leans against the cage. Darrick Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callus.#TD2# Callus gets control of Suarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Callus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2# Callus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Suarez slows down the pace here.
Suarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Callus. Callus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4##BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Callus darts in and clinches Suarez up against the cage. Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callus scores with a shot to the side of Suarez's head. Callus jumps guard but Suarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Suarez pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Callus is looking to stand up but Suarez won't let him. #SU2# Callus stands and steps away. Suarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Callus pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Callus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Callus drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Callus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darrick Suarez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Callus leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Callus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suarez, pushing him back against the cage. Suarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callus avoids it. Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez takes a knee to the side of the body. Callus trying to land knees to the body.
Suarez managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away. Callus missing with knees to the body.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but Callus has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Callus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Callus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards. Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez jumps guard but Callus stands there with Suarez around his waist. Suarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suarez to keep the fight standing. Suarez trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Callus jumps guard.
Suarez stops Callus from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Suarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Callus rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Callus trying to land knees to the body.
Callus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Callus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suarez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Callus drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
#BC# Suarez breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Callus has Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Callus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suarez is defending well for now. Suarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Callus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Suarez tries to break the clinch but Callus is controlling the position. Suarez is stalling here.
Callus misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Suarez manages to break the clinch.
Mark Callus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Callus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Suarez darts in looking for a takedown but Callus gets double underhooks and turns Suarez into the cage. #CL2# Callus moves into the clinch.#T4# Callus jumps guard but Suarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Callus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Callus gets a clinch. Callus lands a nice elbow. Callus working some nice short punches in the clinch. Callus has Suarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Callus prevents Suarez from breaking the clinch. Suarez managing to block the knees to the body from Callus.
Callus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Callus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Darrick Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Callus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD# Suarez pulls Callus into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Callus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Callus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Callus!
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