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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Calderwood misses with a takedown
and No Bahamas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calderwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Calderwood tries to keep at a distance but No Bahamas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Calderwood manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Calderwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but No Bahamas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
No Bahamas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calderwood 's guard.
No Bahamas won't allow Calderwood to sweep him here. #SUB2#
No Bahamas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Calderwood to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! No Bahamas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Calderwood pulls down on the head and he's put No Bahamas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tam Calderwood !
After winning the bout, Tam Calderwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Calderwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calderwood shoots and misses
letting Stankov counter with a right hand. #TD#
Calderwood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stankov to the ground. Calderwood is now in Stankov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calderwood trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom.
Stankov is looking to stand up but Calderwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Stankov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom.
Calderwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stankov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Stankov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stankov manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Stankov's guard.
Stankov trying to keep a closed guard but Calderwood is proving a slippery customer.
Calderwood wants to pass the guard but Stankov is keeping the position.
Calderwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Stankov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stankov manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Stankov's guard.
Stankov keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calderwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stankov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Calderwood . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calderwood is defended easily by Stankov.
Calderwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankov pinned against the cage. Stankov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calderwood shoots in but Stankov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Stankov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calderwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Stankov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calderwood shoots in and drives through. Stankov sprawls well.
Calderwood dives in and grabs Stankov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stankov pushes down on Calderwood 's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Stankov misses.
Stankov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stankov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stankov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calderwood .
Calderwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tam Calderwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Calderwood has his takedown stuffed
and Stankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Calderwood shoots in and drives through. Stankov sprawls well.
Calderwood backing away here, and Stankov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Stankov lands but Calderwood takes it in his stride.
Calderwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Calderwood shoots in looking for a takedown. Stankov tries to sprawl out of it but Calderwood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stankov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calderwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Stankov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calderwood is breathing heavily.
Calderwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calderwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderwood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stankov defends well and Calderwood ends up having to push Stankov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Calderwood decides to pull guard.
Stankov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Calderwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stankov tries to avoid it but Calderwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stankov to the ground. Stankov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stankov unleashes a big counter combination but Calderwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calderwood fails with the takedown
enabling Stankov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stankov works the jab nicely.
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown but Stankov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Calderwood . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stankov tries to clinch up.
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stankov sprawls well. Stankov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calderwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Stankov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov stuffs the takedown.
Calderwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stankov.
Calderwood misses with a takedown
and Stankov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calderwood shoots for a takedown but Stankov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stankov wants to counter with a clinch but Calderwood pushes him away.#T1#
Calderwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calderwood .
Stankov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Stankov scores with a four punch combination!
Calderwood with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Calderwood is rocked!
Calderwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calderwood thinking.
Oh Calderwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Stankov. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Stankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stankov lands a hook that stumbles Calderwood back into the cage. Stankov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Calderwood to the canvas! Stankov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Calderwood has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Borislaw Stankov! |
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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calderwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Knapp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Calderwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Calderwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knapp has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Knapp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calderwood is pressing down on Knapp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Calderwood is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knapp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Calderwood 's body to avoid the submission. Calderwood has instead reached around Knapp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Calderwood arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tam Calderwood !
Tam Calderwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Calderwood 's ribs.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calderwood has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Tam Calderwood has been cut.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Calderwood moves into the clinch.
Calderwood tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderwood smiles and moves away.
Diaz stuns Calderwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Calderwood gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up. #T1#
Calderwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Calderwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calderwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calderwood 's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Calderwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calderwood .
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calderwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Calderwood eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diaz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calderwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Calderwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Calderwood trying to work for an americana but Diaz has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
Calderwood wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Calderwood trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Calderwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Calderwood off! Calderwood jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Calderwood from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tam Calderwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calderwood 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.#TD#
Calderwood 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.
Diaz trying to control but Calderwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderwood isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Calderwood on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz wants to control but Calderwood is keeping him busy.
Calderwood is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood stops Diaz from passing to mount. #T1#
Calderwood is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calderwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Calderwood is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood gets back to half guard.
Calderwood has a hand on Diaz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diaz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diaz tries to control but Calderwood wriggling away.
Calderwood regains half guard.
Calderwood wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Calderwood actively working from the bottom here.
Calderwood is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderwood is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Calderwood looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diaz passes into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Calderwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Calderwood to take his back!
Calderwood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Calderwood .
Calderwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Calderwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tam Calderwood 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Calderwood get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Calderwood stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Diaz runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
After the fight, Nolan Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Ousmane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Calderwood !
Calderwood taking a bit of punishment here - Ousmane scoring with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Tam Calderwood has been cut.
Calderwood tries to bench press Ousmane off him but Ousmane keeps the position.
Ousmane in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Calderwood looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ousmane turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kofi Ousmane! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Calderwood drives through with a takedown into 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.
Shark trying to keep a closed guard but Calderwood is proving a slippery customer.
Calderwood pushes down on Shark's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shark has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Calderwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark controlling the position well. #T1#
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Shark trying to hold on to Calderwood 's head to control him but Calderwood postures up.
#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Calderwood moves nicely into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shark, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
#T3#
Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderwood is working away from the top position though.
Calderwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Shark with the active half guard here but Calderwood passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Calderwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Calderwood but great work by Shark.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Calderwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calderwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shark's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Shark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderwood trying to control here.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shark seems to be working for a kimura but Calderwood defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderwood wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderwood is not content to let Shark control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Shark gets caught flat footed, as Calderwood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calderwood controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Shark trying to control here.
Calderwood is trying to control. Shark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calderwood is looking to stall here but Shark recovers full guard.
Shark has Calderwood pulled in close to control his posture.
Calderwood trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shark has his foot on Calderwood 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calderwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Shark looking to control but Calderwood passes into half guard.
Shark is not content to let Calderwood control the position.#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.
Shark trying to control here.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Shark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shark still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shark has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shark off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Calderwood patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shark trying to control the position but Calderwood manages to sink in the hooks.
Shark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calderwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood gets his hands free as Shark looks to control. #SUB#
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.#T4##SUB#
Calderwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Calderwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Shark pushed the leg off.
Shark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control but Shark manages to buck him off and is now in Calderwood 's guard! Nice work there by Shark! #SUB#
Calderwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark wants to control from the top but Calderwood keeps moving. #SUB#
Calderwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Calderwood 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Calderwood moves out of range as Shark strikes.#TD#
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shark flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura but Shark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calderwood to get the leverage.
Calderwood is controlling the pace.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
Tam Calderwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark is looking to control Calderwood 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shark avoid being mounted?#T1#
Shark is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shark trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderwood wants to take a breather but Shark is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shark trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calderwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3##TD#
Calderwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.
Shark is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Calderwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Calderwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Calderwood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Calderwood 's attempts to control the action.
Calderwood prevents Shark from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Calderwood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shark manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Calderwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is trying to control Calderwood 's posture but Calderwood avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Calderwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calderwood , 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Calderwood !
Tam Calderwood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Calderwood fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Calderwood with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Calderwood rushes Tillet and presses him up against the cage.
Calderwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tillet blocks it with crossed arms.
Tillet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calderwood up against the cage.
Tillet effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Tillet fails to land. #TD2#
Tillet has clasped his hands together around Calderwood 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tillet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Calderwood to see if he's OK.
A control attempt from Calderwood but he's now mounted!
Tillet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calderwood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Tillet has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Tillet lands a big elbow - Calderwood is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Calderwood is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Calderwood closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.#TD2#
Calderwood pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Calderwood is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but Calderwood extends and breaks Knight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calderwood .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tam Calderwood ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Calderwood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.#SUB2#
Calderwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camel Jockey sees it coming and defends easily.
Calderwood controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Calderwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camel Jockey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Calderwood .
Calderwood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Camel Jockey! #SUB2#
Calderwood has control of Camel Jockey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camel Jockey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Calderwood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Camel Jockey manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Calderwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camel Jockey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Calderwood has control of Camel Jockey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camel Jockey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Calderwood is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camel Jockey is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tam Calderwood ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Calderwood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maloney!
Calderwood tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Maloney's face as Calderwood controls the position. #SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Calderwood prevents Maloney from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB#
Calderwood has an Americana. Maloney didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Calderwood is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Calderwood hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tam Calderwood ! |
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