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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Yan stalks Callaghan Iv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Callaghan Iv's face. Callaghan Iv staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iv has been cut.
Callaghan Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Yan clinches up with Callaghan Iv and pushes him back against the cage.
Callaghan Iv tries a knee to the head but Yan blocks it.
#BC2#
Callaghan Iv breaks the clinch.
Callaghan Iv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yan connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Callaghan Iv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Yan.
Callaghan Iv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yan is trying to force a seperation but Callaghan Iv has the dominant position.
Yan has had enough of the clinch but Callaghan Iv keeps him there for the moment.
Callaghan Iv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yan prevents it.
Callaghan Iv jumps guard but Yan stands there with Callaghan Iv around his waist. Callaghan Iv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jan Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan Iv.
Yan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Callaghan Iv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yan after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Yan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Callaghan Iv backwards.
Yan lands an uppercut.
Callaghan Iv tries to stall but Yan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yan gets through Callaghan Iv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yan prevents the takedown attempt.
Yan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Callaghan Iv backwards.
Yan is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan Iv has double underhooks.
Yan has a couple of punches blocked by Callaghan Iv.
#BC2#
Callaghan Iv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch but Callaghan Iv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Callaghan Iv closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan Iv manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Yan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yan lands with a light punch inside.
Yan throws a head punch that misses.
Yan lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yan fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yan.
Callaghan Iv effectively controlling the action here.
Yan lands an uppercut.
Callaghan Iv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Yan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yan lands a jab to Callaghan Iv's midsection.
Callaghan Iv swats away the attempt to clinch by Yan.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Callaghan Iv blocks the low kick.#CL#
Yan rushes Callaghan Iv and presses him up against the cage.
Callaghan Iv goes for a takedown attempt but Yan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Callaghan Iv looks winded!
Yan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Yan has Callaghan Iv up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Yan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yan.
Yan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yan.
Yan wants to get back to striking at distance but Callaghan Iv won't allow it.
#T4#
Yan lands with a short shot to the head.
Yan lands an uppercut.#ROC#Callaghan Iv is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yan blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan Iv is still on wobbly legs! Can Yan finish him?
Yan lands an uppercut.
Yan pushes Callaghan Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Yan on the inside.
Yan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Yan.
Callaghan Iv takes a shot to the head.
Yan pushes Callaghan Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Callaghan Iv breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yan has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan Iv in a clinch.
Yan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callaghan Iv backwards.
Callaghan Iv with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yan lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Yan.
Yan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Callaghan Iv to his knees! Yan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Yan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin connects with a high kick.
Callaghan Iv slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Callaghan Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Callaghan Iv throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan Iv tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan Iv to the ground. Callaghan Iv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Callaghan Iv circles away.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callaghan Iv feints the counter takedown.
Callaghan Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaghan Iv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Callaghan Iv sprawls well.
Callaghan Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Callaghan Iv manages to circle out of the way.
Callaghan Iv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Callaghan Iv moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Callaghan Iv.
Griffin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Callaghan Iv in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griffin jumps guard but Callaghan Iv turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Callaghan Iv misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Callaghan Iv.#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan Iv, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Griffin tries to pull guard but Callaghan Iv won't allow it.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan Iv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Callaghan Iv persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Griffin forces Callaghan Iv back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Callaghan Iv jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Callaghan Iv around his waist. Callaghan Iv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Callaghan Iv tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Callaghan Iv wants a takedown.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin shoots and misses #TD2#
and Callaghan Iv counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Callaghan Iv has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Griffin is breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Callaghan Iv avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Griffin has Callaghan Iv pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Callaghan Iv manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Callaghan Iv wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callaghan Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Callaghan Iv blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Danga de danga de dang - Callaghan Iv scores with a four punch combination!
Callaghan Iv leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Callaghan Iv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Griffin 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#
Callaghan Iv shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan Iv has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Callaghan Iv avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan Iv tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan Iv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Callaghan Iv sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callaghan Iv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Daniel Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iv slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Callaghan Iv moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan Iv.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan Iv shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan Iv as Griffin shoots in.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Callaghan Iv counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Callaghan Iv - the referee stops the clock and Griffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Callaghan Iv. Griffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Griffin tries to sprawl but Callaghan Iv drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iv controlling the action here.#T2#
Griffin is staying active underneath Callaghan Iv, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Callaghan Iv wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Callaghan Iv is controlling well.
Callaghan Iv sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin is concentrating on defense, preventing Callaghan Iv from advancing position. #T3#
Griffin is staying active underneath Callaghan Iv, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Callaghan Iv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin wants to sweep but Callaghan Iv has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Callaghan Iv trying to control the position but Griffin is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Callaghan Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callaghan Iv is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Callaghan Iv circles away and we're back to standing.
Callaghan Iv changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Callaghan Iv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan Iv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Callaghan Iv 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##TD2#
Callaghan Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Callaghan Iv throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Callaghan Iv to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Griffin darts in and clinches Callaghan Iv up against the cage.
Callaghan Iv is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan Iv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Callaghan Iv, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Callaghan Iv darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Callaghan Iv pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Callaghan Iv shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Callaghan Iv thumps Griffin with a low kick.#T2#
Callaghan Iv throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Callaghan Iv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Callaghan Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Callaghan Iv showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Callaghan Iv is controlling well.
Griffin is trying to control but Callaghan Iv passes into side control!
Callaghan Iv working away.#T3#
Callaghan Iv trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Callaghan Iv goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Griffin turns into him and now he's in Callaghan Iv's guard.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Callaghan Iv.#T4#
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan Iv is controlling Griffin's posture.#ES2#
Callaghan Iv pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Callaghan Iv feints a jab promting Griffin to slip. Callaghan Iv then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Callaghan Iv throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Callaghan Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callaghan Iv has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Callaghan Iv!
Daniel Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'You've let the club down boys. Apologise to Davie Buchanan.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ruotolo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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.
Ruotolo trying to control the action but Callaghan Iv is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruotolo in particular looking to stall.
Callaghan Iv won't allow Ruotolo to pass to mount.
Ruotolo trying to advance position but Callaghan Iv counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Callaghan Iv looking for a guillotine here but Ruotolo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruotolo trying to move into half guard but instead Callaghan Iv has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Ruotolo wants to control but Callaghan Iv passes easily into half guard.
Callaghan Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruotolo keeps working. #SU2#
Callaghan Iv escapes and gets back to his feet.
Callaghan Iv fails with a takedown attempt.
Kade Ruotolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Callaghan Iv gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Callaghan Iv wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ruotolo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Ruotolo seems content to control.#T2#
Ruotolo trying to mount his opponent but Callaghan Iv defends it.
Ruotolo is working hard here to advance position.
Callaghan Iv trying to control here.
Callaghan Iv is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callaghan Iv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Callaghan Iv desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruotolo wants to control but Callaghan Iv is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Callaghan Iv is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruotolo.
Ruotolo trying to pass the guard but Callaghan Iv defending well.
Callaghan Iv is staying active underneath Ruotolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruotolo wants to pass to mount but Callaghan Iv is defending the position.
Ruotolo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Callaghan Iv's thigh. Callaghan Iv counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ruotolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callaghan Iv is keeping the position for now.
Callaghan Iv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruotolo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruotolo is trying to keep Callaghan Iv in close.
#SUB#
Ruotolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan Iv 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.
A close round but Andrew Callaghan Iv will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Callaghan Iv gets caught flat footed, as Ruotolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruotolo wants to pass the guard but Callaghan Iv is keeping the position.
Ruotolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ruotolo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Callaghan Iv is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Callaghan Iv has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruotolo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Callaghan Iv has passed into side control.
#T1#
Ruotolo tries to control but Callaghan Iv manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruotolo won't enjoy being in this position. Callaghan Iv looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruotolo is tapping - it's over boys! Callaghan Iv picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Callaghan Iv! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Zielinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Callaghan Iv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Zielinski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Callaghan Iv's guard.
Callaghan Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zielinski wants to pass the guard but Callaghan Iv is keeping the position.
Zielinski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Callaghan Iv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zielinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zielinski trying to control but Callaghan Iv is working from the bottom.
Zielinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Callaghan Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Callaghan Iv wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Callaghan Iv trying to control the position.
Zielinski wants to control from the top but Callaghan Iv keeps moving. #SUB#
Zielinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zielinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zielinski is working Callaghan Iv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Callaghan Iv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zielinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zielinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Zielinski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callaghan Iv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Zielinski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Callaghan Iv rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zielinski's guard! Nice work there by Callaghan Iv! #T2##SUB#
Zielinski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Callaghan Iv stacks Zielinski 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 Callaghan Iv!
Zielinski is looking to reverse the position.
Zielinski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zielinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Callaghan Iv's best efforts.
Zielinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callaghan Iv's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callaghan Iv's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Callaghan Iv is trying to defend against the choke here but Zielinski has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zielinski Tightens the hold and Callaghan Iv taps out furiously! Zielinski displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcel Zielinski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Towns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Callaghan Iv counters with a one-two to the body.
Towns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Towns shoots in but Callaghan Iv avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Towns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Towns moves into the clinch.
Towns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Callaghan Iv to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Callaghan Iv pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Callaghan Iv, not yet.
Towns trying to control but Callaghan Iv is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Towns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Callaghan Iv is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Towns forces his way into half guard.
Callaghan Iv is refusing to be controlled, as Towns sits in half guard.
Well, if Towns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Towns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callaghan Iv defending well though. #SUB#
Towns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Callaghan Iv is just riding it out for now. Towns eventually gives up the hold. #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.
Towns wants to free his trapped foot but Callaghan Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Callaghan Iv is trying to stand back up but Towns is controlling him
Towns controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Towns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Towns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Callaghan Iv in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Towns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Towns trying to control but Callaghan Iv is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Towns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Callaghan Iv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Towns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Towns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Towns controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callaghan Iv is looking to get to half guard.
Towns controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Towns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Callaghan Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Towns avoids it really well and circles away.
Callaghan Iv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan Iv wants it to stay on the feet.
Towns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callaghan Iv.
#CL2#
Callaghan Iv pushes Towns up against the cage in a clinch.
Towns tries to circle away but Callaghan Iv has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towns looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Callaghan Iv tightens his grip and picks Towns up, before dumping him to the ground. Towns manages to land in guard.
Towns uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Towns has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Callaghan Iv counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Callaghan Iv is breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Callaghan Iv - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Callaghan Iv manages to break the clinch.
Callaghan Iv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Towns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Callaghan Iv manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Towns on his heels. He'll look to pass Towns's guard now, I'm sure.
Towns is looking to sweep but instead, Callaghan Iv has passed into half guard.
Towns is trying to stand up here but Callaghan Iv is controlling him well.
Towns trying to hold on to Callaghan Iv's head to control him but Callaghan Iv postures up.
#T2#
Towns gets back to full guard.
Towns working a defensive guard here.
Towns wants to stand and escape but Callaghan Iv is having none of it. #SUB#
Towns is looking for a triangle but Callaghan Iv pushes his legs off easily.
Towns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Callaghan Iv is one step ahead there.
Towns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Callaghan Iv wants to control from the top but Towns keeps moving.
Towns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Towns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Callaghan Iv controls the pace.
Towns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Callaghan Iv manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Towns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Towns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Towns is looking to stand up but Callaghan Iv won't let him.
Towns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Towns works over Callaghan Iv with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Towns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Callaghan Iv takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Towns tries to clinch up.
Towns wants to clinch
and Callaghan Iv counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Callaghan Iv.
Towns is looking to clinch but Callaghan Iv is avoiding it.
Towns is looking to clinch but Callaghan Iv is avoiding it.
Callaghan Iv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan Iv shoots for a double leg takedown but Towns sprawls well. He's pushed Callaghan Iv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Callaghan Iv gets caught flat footed, as Towns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Towns landing with the ground and pound.
Callaghan Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Towns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Callaghan Iv is proving hard to escape from.
Callaghan Iv being controlled here, momentarily.
Towns slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Towns stands up and beckons Callaghan Iv to join him on the feet. #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.
Towns shoots in but Callaghan Iv avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Callaghan Iv leaves Towns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Towns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Callaghan Iv tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Callaghan Iv is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##SUB#
Towns is looking for the choke from the back position but Callaghan Iv is controlling his hands well.
Callaghan Iv trying to control the position but Towns manages to sink in the hooks.
Callaghan Iv grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Towns scores with punches from the back.
Towns has good solid back control here.
Callaghan Iv trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Towns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Towns is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Callaghan Iv won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Towns off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Towns! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Duncan feints a jab promting Callaghan Iv to slip. Duncan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Callaghan Iv slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iv has been cut.
Duncan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Callaghan Iv eats them both and turns towards Duncan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andrew Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duncan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Duncan.
Duncan lands a nice shot that snaps Callaghan Iv's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan lands a jab to the head.
Duncan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Callaghan Iv is rocked!
Callaghan Iv finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Duncan's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Callaghan Iv falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Duncan!
Our winner, Andrew Duncan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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