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Event:
S.A.F.O AWAKENING #2
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch. McCalister throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
McCalister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Floyd. McCalister scores with a head kick. Floyd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Floyd moves out of range easily. Floyd shoots in for a double leg but McCalister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McCalister throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
A low kick from McCalister misses #TD# and Floyd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. McCalister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Floyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. 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! McCalister flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB# Floyd has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCalister defend it? Floyd steps over the head and cranks it - McCalister is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Floyd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pretty Floyd! Pretty Floyd retains his welterweight title! In his post fight interview, Pretty Floyd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL# McCalister clinches up with Floyd and pushes him back against the cage. McCalister working Floyd over with knees to the body. Floyd avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
Floyd tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Floyd drops back down to his feet.
Floyd tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Floyd drops back down to his feet.
#BC# McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCalister moves in looking to clinch but Floyd pushes him off. Floyd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Floyd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCalister tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Floyd is in McCalister's guard. Floyd preventing the sweep. Floyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike. McCalister 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCalister holds on and takes a little breather. Floyd wants to control from the top but McCalister keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Floyd is fighting to break McCalister's control of his arms but McCalister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. McCalister seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1# Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCalister works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Floyd is looking to work some ground and pound but McCalister has wrist control. Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCalister works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McCalister seems keen to control Floyd's posture. Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Floyd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Floyd drops back looking for a leg! McCalister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCalister manages to kick Floyd off! Floyd jumps back into McCalister's guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Floyd stopping the sweep attempt from McCalister. McCalister wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Floyd manages to pass to side control. Floyd prevents McCalister from standing back up.
McCalister is refusing to be controlled, as Floyd sits in half guard. McCalister pushes Floyd off looking to stand but Floyd dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. McCalister trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. McCalister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Donald McCalister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretty Floyd. McCalister looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Floyd counters with a nice double leg into guard. McCalister keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully. #T3# Floyd is looking to work some ground and pound but McCalister has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Floyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McCalister controls Floyd momentarily but Floyd frees himself. McCalister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Floyd's guard. #REVR# Floyd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCalister is looking to stand up but Floyd won't let him. #SUB2# McCalister is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Floyd has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McCalister is looking to defend but Floyd has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McCalister! Floyd pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McCalister taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pretty Floyd! Pretty Floyd is the new welterweight champion! A less than humble Pretty Floyd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Shamrock dodges the punch combination from McCalister.
McCalister thumps Shamrock with a low kick. A head kick misses from McCalister. Shamrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCalister lands a head kick!
McCalister slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
McCalister throws a counter combo. Shamrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McCalister throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McCalister. Donald McCalister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCalister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by McCalister.
McCalister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McCalister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Shamrock throws a right and a left that McCalister avoids nicely. Shamrock scores with a nice strike. Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCalister circles away quickly and effectively. McCalister throws a head kick that half lands.
McCalister misses with a head kick.
#CL# Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch. Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCalister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Shamrock blocks a head kick by McCalister.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shamrock cracks McCalister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
Shamrock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Donald McCalister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Shamrock moves into the clinch. McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McCalister.
McCalister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. McCalister landing knees to the body.
Shamrock is breathing heavily. McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nice body punch from McCalister. Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. McCalister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCalister tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body. McCalister lands a nice knee to the body. McCalister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McCalister.
#T3# Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. McCalister tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body. Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
McCalister working Shamrock over with knees to the body. Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
McCalister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McCalister tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body. McCalister lands with a right to the head. McCalister prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch. Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. McCalister scores a nice knee to the body.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. McCalister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4# McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
McCalister lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCalister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now. McCalister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCalister tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McCalister.
Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to break free but McCalister pushes him back against the cage. McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# McCalister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from McCalister. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that 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. #R2##CL# Shamrock instigates a clinch. #BC2# McCalister breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# McCalister clinches up against the cage. McCalister putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Shamrock can't get the takedown.
McCalister crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage. With the fighters up against the cage, Shamrock throws an elbow but misses. Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
Shamrock looking for a takedown. Knees in the clinch landing for McCalister.
McCalister putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
McCalister slowing the pace effectively. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McCalister.
#T1# McCalister working Shamrock over with knees to the body. McCalister landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCalister missing with knees to the body.
McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCalister landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCalister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face.
McCalister tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
McCalister lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those. McCalister lands a nice knee to the body. McCalister crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock is trying to break free. McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.#BC# Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
#T2# McCalister lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. McCalister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCalister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2# McCalister rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McCalister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now. Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but McCalister has the dominant position.#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from McCalister as Shamrock shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chance Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donald McCalister seems to be getting the better of the standup. McCalister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Knees to the body from McCalister.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but McCalister has double underhooks. #BC2# McCalister breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but McCalister circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCalister, right into the meat.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock. McCalister swinging wildly here.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
McCalister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCalister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# A head kick misses from McCalister. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCalister, right into the meat.
McCalister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCalister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock. This has been an exciting period of action! Shamrock looks to land a combination but McCalister avoids it well. McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCalister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# McCalister drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but McCalister forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shamrock is working for takedown but McCalister is calmly controlling the position for now. McCalister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Shamrock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCalister crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage. Nice body punch from McCalister. McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown but McCalister sprawls well. He's pushed Shamrock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCalister paws at him with a jab and circles away. McCalister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. McCalister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McCalister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shamrock's head. McCalister goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Shamrock avoids the head kick by McCalister.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into McCalister's ribs. Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but McCalister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. McCalister lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCalister looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCalister circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# McCalister clinches up against the cage. Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch.
McCalister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shamrock's head. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCalister lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamrock closes the distance and lands a one-two. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock with a jab. McCalister throws a head kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCalister circles away. McCalister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock tries to counter by clinching up but McCalister breaks away and moves out of range. A left and a right from Shamrock both land. Nice combination. McCalister has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2# McCalister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shamrock working hard to break the clinch. Shamrock tries to break the clinch but McCalister is controlling the position. #T2# McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Shamrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCalister pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by McCalister.
McCalister goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Shamrock misses with the combination.
It looks like Shamrock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. McCalister lands with a slapping head kick. McCalister misses with a head kick.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock. McCalister connects with a high kick. McCalister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from McCalister. Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!#T3# Shamrock blocks a head kick by McCalister.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. #CL# Shamrock has McCalister up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister lands with a short head shot on the inside. McCalister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. McCalister is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCalister has his back to the cage. Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
McCalister is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.#BC# Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCalister tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it. McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock throws a big counter combination but McCalister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCalister trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamrock is trying to pull guard but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by McCalister and move into the clinch. Shamrock scores with a three punch combo!
McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Shamrock feints a jab promting McCalister to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCalister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Shamrock pushes McCalister up against the cage in a clinch. McCalister lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# McCalister goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Shamrock wants to clinch. McCalister looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. McCalister tries a head kick but it misses.
McCalister throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. McCalister on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shamrock dives in for a single leg takedown but McCalister sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McCalister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with McCalister.#TD# Shamrock jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2# McCalister stands and steps away. Shamrock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by McCalister. McCalister maintains the clinch. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamrock avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
#T1# McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCalister walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shamrock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCalister backs up against the cage.
McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD# Shamrock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCalister did well to prevent Shamrock getting side control.#ES2# McCalister kicks Shamrock off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCalister throws a head kick that half lands.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamrock shoots in and drives through. McCalister sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCalister lands a high kick!
Shamrock throws a series of punches but McCalister avoids them all with ease. McCalister lands a head kick!
Shamrock looks for a takedown but McCalister sprawls well.#T2# McCalister throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Shamrock shoots in for a double leg but McCalister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# McCalister darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage. Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shamrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCalister after a bit of a struggle. Shamrock tries to circle away but McCalister has him pinned against the cage. McCalister putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. McCalister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2# McCalister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCalister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shamrock appears to be looking for a big counter. McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but McCalister is avoiding it.
McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL# Shamrock rushes McCalister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. Shamrock tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Shamrock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
McCalister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now. Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body. McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees to the body from McCalister.
McCalister crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.#BC2# McCalister breaks from the clinch.
McCalister lands with a slapping head kick. Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCalister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4# McCalister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCalister dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
McCalister goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCalister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by McCalister.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCalister. Shamrock has a takedown stuffed. McCalister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCalister defends well and Shamrock ends up having to push McCalister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McCalister lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCalister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily. It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but McCalister pushes him off.#TD# McCalister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shamrock to score an easy takedown into full guard. McCalister looking to control.
Shamrock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES2# McCalister has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shamrock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. Shamrock has McCalister pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCalister manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McCalister.
McCalister working Shamrock over with knees to the body. McCalister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it. McCalister missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position. Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McCalister.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but McCalister is controlling him.#BC2# McCalister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCalister leaves Shamrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCalister scores with a head kick. Shamrock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2# McCalister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock. McCalister lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McCalister throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it. Shamrock scores with a one two! McCalister had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing. McCalister tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it. Shamrock fails to land the takedown. McCalister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCalister looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by McCalister.
#T3# Shamrock scores with a punch to the head. Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCalister fails in his attempt to clinch. Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCalister's waist but McCalister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side. McCalister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCalister throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to McCalister's body. McCalister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock tries for a takedown but McCalister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McCalister is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A head kick misses from McCalister. Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# McCalister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by McCalister.
McCalister throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCalister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCalister's waist but McCalister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side. McCalister connects with a high kick. McCalister throws a head kick that half lands.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Chance Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McCalister scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Donald McCalister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McCalister 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister! Donald McCalister is the new welterweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Donald McCalister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD# McCalister lands a big head kick that sends Smudak tumbling to the mat! McCalister takes a step backwards and waves Smudak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Smudak is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Krakers Smudak has been cut. McCalister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smudak is still on wobbly legs! Can McCalister finish him? McCalister throws a quick head kick that knocks Smudak silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! McCalister is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donald McCalister! Donald McCalister gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
S.A.F.O Alex vs Donald
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister. McCalister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily. McCalister throws a nice head kick!
Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch. Diaz tries to throw a body punch but McCalister avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. McCalister can't get the takedown.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister. McCalister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# McCalister decides to pull guard. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCalister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# McCalister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# McCalister told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCalister slips nicely into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCalister in particular looking to stall.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCalister has advanced to mount. Uh oh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Let's hope that McCalister has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. McCalister with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there. McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McCalister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCalister controlling from the full mount. #T4# It looks like McCalister might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that 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. #R2##CL2# McCalister pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch. McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
#TD2# McCalister pulls guard successfully.
Donald McCalister has got the better of the ground game so far. McCalister pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #SU# Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Diaz sets himself, and McCalister steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.#CL2# McCalister takes the fight into the clinch. McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# McCalister is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCalister persists though and gets the takedown into guard. McCalister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard. McCalister controlling the action here.#T1# Diaz won't allow McCalister to pass to mount. McCalister sitting and controlling from the half guard. Diaz pushes McCalister off looking to stand but McCalister dives back in and keeps control.
McCalister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Diaz tries to get to full guard but McCalister has control of the leg. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McCalister performing his best blanket impression for a moment. McCalister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Diaz is trying to stand up here but McCalister is controlling him well. McCalister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And McCalister tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out. McCalister goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward. No luck with that takedown attempt from McCalister. Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.#CL2# McCalister clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# McCalister jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from McCalister. McCalister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McCalister is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment. McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU# Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCalister tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McCalister slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
McCalister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McCalister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! McCalister needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there. McCalister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Diaz gets tackled into the cage by McCalister. McCalister maintains the clinch. #TD2# McCalister pulls guard effortlessly. #SU# Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCalister, up you get! Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCalister moves away.#TD2# Diaz gets caught flat footed, as McCalister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. McCalister is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but McCalister dives into side control.
#REVR# McCalister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. McCalister is continuing to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Diaz will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from McCalister, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# McCalister clinches up against the cage. McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# McCalister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #SU# Diaz stands up from McCalister's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout. Diaz throws a series of punches but McCalister moves out of range. McCalister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# McCalister closes the distance and clinches. McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage. Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister. Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCalister has him pressed against the cage. Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment. McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment. McCalister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McCalister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. McCalister tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McCalister has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# McCalister looking for a takedown. McCalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Diaz tries to circle away but McCalister has him pinned against the cage. Diaz tries to break free but McCalister pushes him back against the cage. McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# McCalister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCalister manages to end up in side control. McCalister happy to just control the position for now. Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well. McCalister working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2# Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well. McCalister controlling the position. McCalister's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from McCalister. McCalister works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. McCalister controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# McCalister with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Diaz can't escape the position.
McCalister scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
McCalister looking to control and managing it successfully. McCalister landing strikes, looking to finish! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McCalister controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister really 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. #R4# No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# McCalister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCalister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! McCalister taking a breather here. Diaz is looking for a sweep. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# The adventures of McCalister the control monster continue. Boring.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Alex Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diaz misses the shot to the body. #CL2# McCalister has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but McCalister has the dominant position. McCalister has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Alex Diaz has been cut. McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz. Nice sprawl there from Diaz as McCalister shoots in.#CL2# McCalister gets a clinch. #T3##TD2# McCalister pulls Diaz into guard.
McCalister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. McCalister pulls Diaz in to control the position. McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. McCalister is controlling Diaz's posture. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCalister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU# Diaz gets to his feet. McCalister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! McCalister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by McCalister. Diaz misses with a double jab.
McCalister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
#T4##CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch. McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. McCalister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2# McCalister jumps guard.
McCalister 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. McCalister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCalister sitting in guard, not really doing much. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Alex Diaz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCalister. McCalister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCalister off to one side. Diaz with a hook. Diaz swinging wildly here.
McCalister shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McCalister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but McCalister persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing. Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister. Diaz stuffs the takedown. McCalister dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for McCalister on that attempt. McCalister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Alex Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCalister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCalister wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# McCalister feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, McCalister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCalister controlling from the top position. McCalister is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1# Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCalister.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# McCalister has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# McCalister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCalister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU# Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister. McCalister fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Alex Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2# Diaz tries to keep at a distance but McCalister has taken the fight into the clinch. Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# McCalister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
McCalister tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. McCalister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Diaz wants to stand and escape but McCalister is having none of it. Diaz looking to control.
McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# McCalister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Diaz lands with a shot to the body. #TD2# Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCalister to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McCalister forces his way into half guard. McCalister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Diaz. I think McCalister 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister! An out of breath and clearly excited Donald McCalister thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Alex Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'we just have to evaluate our game plan and see what we did wrong and come back even better than before this wont be the end for me'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister tries to close the distance and clinch but Flexy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Flexy rushes McCalister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McCalister looking to stall.
Flexy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCalister walks away with a smile on his face. Flexy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# McCalister rushes Flexy and presses him up against the cage. Flexy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCalister smiles and moves away.
McCalister is looking to clinch but Flexy is avoiding it.
#CL2# McCalister rushes Flexy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Flexy pulls McCalister into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCalister tries to stand but Flexy is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Flexy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCalister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Flexy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCalister defends it easily.#T1# McCalister trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flexy's guard. Flexy controls McCalister momentarily but McCalister frees himself. #SUB# McCalister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCalister postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Flexy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Flexy looking for a guillotine here but McCalister defends easily.
Flexy controls McCalister momentarily but McCalister frees himself. McCalister wants to stand but Flexy is controlling his posture from full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Flexy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCalister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dropkick Flexy dominated that 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. #R2# McCalister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flexy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from McCalister as Flexy shoots in. Flexy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCalister can pounce on him.
McCalister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flexy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Flexy swats away the attempt to clinch by McCalister. Flexy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCalister manages to circle out of the way. No joy there for McCalister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# McCalister has Flexy up against the cage in a clinch.
Flexy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCalister's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Flexy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCalister uses from the top position. #SUB# Flexy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCalister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McCalister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flexy is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB# Flexy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCalister defends it easily.#SUB# Flexy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flexy is trying to control the position but McCalister postures up. McCalister told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB# Flexy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Flexy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCalister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. McCalister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flexy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Flexy has a closed guard, preventing McCalister from standing up. #SUB# McCalister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Flexy looking for a guillotine here but McCalister defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dropkick Flexy dominated that second round. That's time! Flexy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Flexy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flexy drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCalister pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Flexy moves into range and clinches up with McCalister. Flexy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCalister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. McCalister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flexy is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flexy tries to pull guard but McCalister forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dropkick Flexy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Flexy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCalister after a bit of a struggle. Donald McCalister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Flexy jumps guard but McCalister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# McCalister manages to break the clinch.
#T1# McCalister is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCalister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Flexy looks for a takedown but McCalister sprawls well. McCalister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCalister wants it to stay on the feet. McCalister connects with a solid leg kick. McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCalister keeps the fight on the outside. Flexy shoots in for a double leg but McCalister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McCalister throws a right and a left that Flexy avoids nicely. #CL2# McCalister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McCalister can't find room to land a body shot as Flexy controls the action.
Flexy is trying to pull guard but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.#T2# Flexy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCalister smiles and moves away.
#CL# Flexy has McCalister up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Flexy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCalister to keep the fight standing. Flexy tries to pull guard but McCalister won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCalister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCalister obliges. Dropkick Flexy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# McCalister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Flexy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Flexy avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Donald McCalister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Flexy 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dropkick Flexy! A victorious Dropkick Flexy 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 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but McCalister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Harris misses with a takedown attempt - McCalister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# McCalister takes the fight into the clinch. McCalister misses with a body punch.
McCalister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCalister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCalister slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat. McCalister is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. 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.#CL# Harris takes the fight into the clinch. McCalister lands a knee to the body.
McCalister lands an elbow inside. #T1# McCalister landing knees to the head.
#BC2# McCalister breaks from the clinch.
McCalister throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
#CL2# McCalister closes the distance and clinches. McCalister tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McCalister is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Harris is breathing heavily. A bit of stalling here from McCalister.
Harris is trying to drag McCalister to the mat but McCalister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A knee to the head by McCalister.
#TD2# McCalister drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris prevents McCalister from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# McCalister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# McCalister working a defensive guard here.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but McCalister is retaining full guard. #SUB2# McCalister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily. 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! Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# McCalister takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# McCalister pulls guard effortlessly. Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCalister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between McCalister's legs - danger averted.#SU# Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCalister, up you get! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCalister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# McCalister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McCalister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that McCalister has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# McCalister can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McCalister looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCalister is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# McCalister with the active half guard here but Harris passes nicely into side control. McCalister prevents Harris from improving position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McCalister is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but McCalister is defending well. McCalister is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# McCalister wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Harris has ideas of his own. He's got hold of McCalister's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! McCalister is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Romeo Harris!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCalister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCalister throws a head kick that misses. McCalister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bode throws a big counter combination but McCalister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McCalister looks to score with a jab to the body but Bode is just out of range. Donald McCalister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from McCalister. Those never looked like landing. McCalister throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Bode clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, McCalister scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hand to the body from Bode.
McCalister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCalister misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCalister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bode moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Bode moves out of range easily. #TD# Bode shoots in and bounces McCalister off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McCalister looks winded!#SUB2# McCalister has an active guard here but Bode has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Bode maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McCalister could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bode has cracked it and McCalister is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bode!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexane Bode!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister throws a right and a left that both miss. Dalton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCalister. McCalister misses with a body shot.
McCalister checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD2# McCalister lands a big head kick that sends Dalton tumbling to the mat! McCalister takes a step backwards and waves Dalton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Adan Dalton has been cut. McCalister throws a series of punches but Dalton moves out of range. Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circle, before McCalister throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dalton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McCalister lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Donald McCalister!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1# McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcknight attempts a counter takedown but McCalister avoids it well and moves away. McCalister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcknight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mcknight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. McCalister misses with a double jab.
McCalister throws a right and a left that both miss. Donald McCalister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCalister tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# McCalister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcknight, pushing him back against the cage. Mcknight jumps guard but McCalister stands there with Mcknight around his waist. Mcknight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcknight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCalister feints a jab promting Mcknight to slip. McCalister then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcknight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. McCalister swinging wildly here.
Mcknight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2# McCalister closes the distance and pushes Mcknight back into the cage. Mcknight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcknight.
McCalister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcknight's face.
McCalister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcknight blocks it with crossed arms. The referee is keeping an eye on Mcknight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from McCalister.
Mcknight feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# McCalister gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# McCalister prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on McCalister's face as he tries to break the clinch. McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.
#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# McCalister gets a clinch. McCalister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McCalister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# McCalister closes the distance and clinches. McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCalister looks winded! McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCalister is trying to drag Mcknight to the mat but Mcknight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mcknight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCalister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2# McCalister clinches. Mcknight goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCalister prevents it.
#BC2# McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donald McCalister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McCalister throws a combination. Mcknight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Mcknight gets control of McCalister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcknight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Mcknight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Mcknight looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcknight, not yet. Mcknight is trying to control the position but McCalister postures up. McCalister wants to stand but Mcknight has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2# McCalister stands and steps away. Mcknight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Mcknight has a takedown stuffed. McCalister throws a series of strikes that have Mcknight backpedaling.
Mcknight dodges the punch combination from McCalister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that 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. #R2##CL2# McCalister gets in close and instigates a clinch. McCalister landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCalister obliges.#BC2# McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vaughn Mcknight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# McCalister closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, McCalister scores with a nice short uppercut. McCalister lands a nice knee to the body. McCalister working hard to break the clinch. Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.
Mcknight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Left hook, right uppercut from McCalister. A combination from McCalister does no damage. Mcknight appears to be looking for a counter takedown. McCalister is breathing heavily.#CL2# McCalister darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage. McCalister misses with a knee to the head. McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcknight wants a takedown.
Mcknight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch. McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but McCalister won't allow it.
McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# McCalister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcknight's face.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch. McCalister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage. Mcknight tries to score a body lock takedown but McCalister shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCalister tries to pull guard but Mcknight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. McCalister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage. Mcknight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCalister wants to break free but Mcknight has control.
Mcknight drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCalister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCalister misses with a looping left. McCalister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mcknight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Sloppy strikes from McCalister. Those never looked like landing. #T3# Mcknight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCalister tries to avoid it but Mcknight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCalister to the ground. McCalister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McCalister throws a nice looking combination but Mcknight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCalister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCalister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcknight counters with a series of strikes. McCalister will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Mcknight darts in and clinches McCalister up against the cage. McCalister stops a takedown attempt from Mcknight.
McCalister wants to stall.
#BC# Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McCalister throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mcknight drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCalister sprawls and moves away. McCalister throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Donald McCalister seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# McCalister misses with the combination.
Mcknight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2# McCalister has closed the distance and engaged Mcknight in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# McCalister breaks from the clinch.
McCalister throws a nice looking combination but Mcknight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
McCalister tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch. Mcknight is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister 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##CL2# McCalister clinches up with Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage. McCalister gets through Mcknight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Mcknight moves out of range easily. Mcknight defending well as McCalister loads up on a big left hand. Mcknight attempts a counter takedown but McCalister avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch.#TD# Mcknight pulls guard successfully.
McCalister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mcknight seems keen to control McCalister's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# McCalister controlling from the top position. #ES# Mcknight uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch. Mcknight wants a takedown but no success here.
McCalister is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcknight has double underhooks. #T2# McCalister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCalister prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcknight drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees in the clinch landing for McCalister.
Mcknight jumps guard but McCalister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Knees to the body from McCalister.
McCalister wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcknight won't allow it.
McCalister missing with knees to the body.
#T3# McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcknight.
McCalister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcknight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCalister misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# McCalister has Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCalister sprawls well. McCalister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcknight gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2# McCalister moves into range and clinches up with Mcknight.#BC2# McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister misses with a double jab.
McCalister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# McCalister moves into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McCalister working hard to break the clinch. McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaughn Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Mcknight gets control of McCalister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcknight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Donald McCalister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McCalister winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister!
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