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Event:
ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Calculus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nepobjedivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nepobjedivi shoots in for a double leg but Calculus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calculus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nepobjedivi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirsad Nepobjedivi! |
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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Calculus.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calculus tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a crisp right that sends Calculus to the canvas! McCarthy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Calculus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calculus shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soto lands a jab to Calculus's midsection.
Kasper Calculus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calculus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Calculus moves into range and clinches up with Soto.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Calculus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Calculus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Soto connects with a body shot that sends Calculus's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soto jabs Calculus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Calculus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calculus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto thuds a left hand into Calculus's body.#CL#
Calculus has Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calculus has him pressed against the cage.
Soto prevents Calculus from breaking the clinch.
Soto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soto tries to break the clinch but Calculus is controlling the position.
Soto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Calculus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calculus tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soto is trying to push Calculus away but Calculus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Soto is trying to break the clinch but Calculus is controlling him.
Soto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Calculus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calculus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calculus misses with a body punch.
Calculus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soto's efforts to push away.
Calculus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soto's efforts to push away.#T3#
Calculus is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Calculus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calculus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Calculus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soto throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calculus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calculus wants to clinch but Soto slips to the side
and Soto counters with a left to the body.
Calculus misses with a head kick.
Soto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Calculus closes the distance and clinches.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Calculus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto wants to break free but Calculus has control.
Calculus is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Soto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Calculus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soto tries to break free but Calculus pushes him back against the cage.
Calculus jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calculus prevents Soto from breaking the clinch.
Soto tries to circle away but Calculus has him pinned against the cage.
Calculus effectively controlling the action here.
Soto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Calculus has hold of one of Soto's legs. Soto is fighting the takedown attempt but Calculus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Calculus stands and steps away. Soto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Soto gets tackled into the cage by Calculus. Calculus maintains the clinch.
Calculus fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Calculus is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Calculus drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Calculus tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES#
Calculus pushes Soto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Calculus looks to clinch
and Soto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calculus shoots and misses
and Soto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Calculus has managed to clinch.
Calculus prevents Soto from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Soto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Soto digs a good body shot into Calculus's ribs.
Soto stuffs the takedown.
Calculus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soto defends it nicely.
Kasper Calculus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Calculus.
Soto tries to counter with a clinch but Calculus shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soto works Calculus's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calculus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calculus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santiago Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Calculus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Calculus has closed the distance and engaged Soto in a clinch.
Soto wants to get back to striking at distance but Calculus won't allow it.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Calculus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calculus keeps control of Soto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calculus tries to pull guard but Soto holds him up against the cage and eventually Calculus drops back down to his feet.
Soto wants to get back to striking at distance but Calculus won't allow it.
Calculus keeps control of Soto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soto wants to break free but Calculus has control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Calculus jumps into guard, dragging Soto to the mat.
Calculus 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.
Calculus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Calculus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soto is looking to stand up but Calculus won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Calculus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Kasper Calculus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Calculus rushes Soto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Calculus decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Calculus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES#
Calculus wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calculus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calculus.
Calculus throws a jab when Soto was well out of range.
Calculus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Soto counter with a right hand. #T1#
Soto punishes Calculus's body with a nice straight punch.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Calculus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soto lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calculus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calculus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calculus shoots in looking for a takedown. Soto tries to sprawl out of it but Calculus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Calculus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calculus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soto scores with the left hand. Calculus knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calculus doesn't seem phased though.
Soto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calculus rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Calculus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calculus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto counters with a right hand to the body.
Calculus tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range.
Soto stuns Calculus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Calculus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto is trying to force a seperation but Calculus has the dominant position.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto. #BC2#
Soto manages to break the clinch.
Calculus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Soto scores with a shot to the body.
Soto works Calculus's body with a nice hook.
Soto scores with a jab to the body.
Soto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calculus doesn't seem bothered though.
Calculus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soto cracks Calculus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Calculus walks into a stiff left hand from Soto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calculus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soto to score with a decent uppercut.
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Soto.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Calculus is rocked!
Soto digs a good hook to Calculus's body.
Oh Calculus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soto lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soto digs a good body shot into Calculus's ribs.
Calculus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calculus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soto finds it's way round the side to connect with Calculus's head.
Soto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soto 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Soto!
After the fight, Santiago Soto 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Calculus closes the distance and clinches.
Bones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calculus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calculus slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Calculus pulls Bones into guard.
Calculus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Calculus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calculus trying to control the position here.
Bones won't allow Calculus to sweep him here. #T1#
Calculus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bones looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calculus is looking to sweep but instead, Bones has passed into half guard.
Calculus is not content to let Bones control the position.
Calculus trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calculus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bones wants to pass to mount but Calculus is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Bones.
Calculus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calculus wants to control but Bones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calculus is positioning himself well to prevent Bones advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Bones with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
Calculus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Calculus dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Calculus's head and hops out.
Calculus stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Calculus clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.
Calculus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bones avoids it.
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Calculus decides to pull guard.
Calculus has Bones pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calculus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bones is breathing heavily.#T4#
Calculus looking for a sweep. Not yet Calculus, not yet. #SUB2#
Calculus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calculus looking for a sweep. Not yet Calculus, not yet.
Bones is fighting to break Calculus's control of his arms but Calculus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calculus is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Calculus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Calculus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.
Bones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Calculus has picked Bones up - he's going for a ride! Calculus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Calculus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bones to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Calculus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bones! #REVR#
Bones trying to control the action but Calculus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A control attempt from Calculus but he's now mounted!
Calculus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bones looking to control but Calculus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Calculus can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Bones.
Calculus can't escape the position.
Bones lands a big shot there that rocks Calculus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bones lands with some strikes.
Bones avoids the attempt from Calculus to control.#T2#
Calculus can't escape the position.
Calculus wants to hold on but Bones pushes him away.#SUB#
Bones looking for a guillotine from mount but Calculus is having none of it.
Calculus tries to control the position but Bones now has his back.
#SUB#
Bones looking to break Calculus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Calculus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calculus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Calculus tries to escape but Bones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Calculus trying to control the action but Bones just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Bones tightening his grip on Calculus, looking for the choke.
Calculus is trying to stand back up.
Calculus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calculus gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Calculus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calculus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Calculus closes the distance and clinches.
Bones gets underhooks to prevent Calculus's takedown attempt.
Calculus is struggling to control the position.
Bones has Calculus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calculus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Calculus has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Calculus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bones being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calculus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bones is not content to let Calculus control the position.
Calculus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bones to see if he's OK.
Calculus wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Calculus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bones to his feet.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Calculus darts in and clinches Bones up against the cage.
Calculus can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Calculus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bones lands a really nice looking cross but Calculus seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calculus tries to clinch
and Bones counters with a left and a right that stings Calculus. #CL2#
Calculus pushes Bones up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Calculus has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Calculus to work.
Bones is trying to drag Calculus to the mat but Calculus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calculus has Bones pressed against the cage.
Bones is trying to break free.
Bones tries to pull guard but Calculus won't allow it.
#T4#
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.
Calculus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bones letting Calculus take a breather here.
Bones avoiding damage as Calculus throws knees to the body.
Calculus tries to land knees in the clinch but Bones avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Calculus breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Calculus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Bones is trying to keep Calculus in close.
Calculus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calculus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasper Calculus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calculus 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Calculus! |
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