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Event:
SSD 10: Russian Gangster II
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calhoun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but McLaughlin is avoiding it.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Calhoun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calhoun.
McLaughlin is working Calhoun over against the ropes.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Makai Calhoun has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calhoun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McLaughlin blocks an elbow strike from Calhoun.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Calhoun jumps guard but McLaughlin stands there with Calhoun around his waist. Calhoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
Calhoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calhoun throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calhoun.
McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calhoun manages to avoid it.
Calhoun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calhoun looks winded!
McLaughlin batters Calhoun with a massive right followed by a huge left! Calhoun is out on his feet looking like a zombie as McLaughlin lands a final crushing right hand to drop Calhoun to the mat with a gruesome thud! McLaughlin is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan McLaughlin! |
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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Calhoun takes one on the button.
Fontaine darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Makai Calhoun has been cut.#CL2#
Calhoun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fontaine, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fontaine misses with a punch to the body.
Fontaine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Calhoun pulls guard successfully.
Calhoun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fontaine passes Calhoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calhoun trying to control but Fontaine postures up.
#SUB#
Fontaine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Calhoun is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luc Fontaine! |
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Event:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calhoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
We've been told by Calhoun's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Calhoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calhoun after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calhoun tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#TD2#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Calhoun regains guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Calhoun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Calhoun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Calhoun wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is controlling Calhoun's posture.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Calhoun being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Calhoun preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Calhoun in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson controlling Calhoun's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calhoun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calhoun moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL#
Calhoun darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.#TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Calhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Calhoun struggling a bit here.
Calhoun tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Calhoun tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson working away.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Calhoun is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Calhoun denies him.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Calhoun wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Calhoun is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Calhoun's legs.
Calhoun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calhoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Calhoun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Calhoun is defending the position.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Calhoun defends it.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson controlling the action here. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Calhoun is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calhoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Calhoun is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Calhoun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Calhoun has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calhoun's guard.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson stays in close to Calhoun's body and controls the position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calhoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson stays in close to Calhoun's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tests Calhoun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Calhoun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Calhoun.
#TD2#
Jackson has picked Calhoun up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Calhoun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calhoun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makai Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calhoun defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Calhoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calhoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Calhoun throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calhoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calhoun tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T5#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calhoun. #TD2#
Calhoun tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Calhoun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calhoun tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clifford Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calhoun wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Calhoun is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson catches Calhoun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calhoun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a hook but Calhoun avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Calhoun throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T7#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calhoun drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab. Calhoun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson with a jab.
Calhoun tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Calhoun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calhoun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Calhoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calhoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clifford Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calhoun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calhoun is looking to clinch.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Calhoun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Calhoun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Calhoun slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson lands a jab.
Calhoun walks into a left hand.
Calhoun walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Calhoun was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calhoun wants to clinch.#T9#
Calhoun slips a straight right by Jackson.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Clifford Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes Jackson against the ropes but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Calhoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calhoun moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Calhoun takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a hook but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Calhoun tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makai Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Calhoun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calhoun - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calhoun. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Jackson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Calhoun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galvan is fending him off so far but Calhoun persists. Nope, Galvan circles away and we're back to standing.
Calhoun shoots in but Galvan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown but Galvan shows good takedown defense.
Arturo Galvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makai Calhoun.
Calhoun shoots and misses
and Galvan counters with a straight right hand.
Calhoun shoots and misses
and Galvan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Galvan is avoiding it.
It appears Galvan was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Galvan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calhoun is trying to defend but Galvan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galvan is stalling here. Calhoun is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galvan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Calhoun has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Calhoun tries to advance position but instead Galvan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Galvan pushes Calhoun off looking to stand but Calhoun dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Galvan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Calhoun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Calhoun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Calhoun tries for a takedown but Galvan circles away easily
and Galvan counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Calhoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calhoun is trying to maintain a safe position but Galvan gets an underhook and turns Calhoun into the cage.
Calhoun looking to stall.
Calhoun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galvan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calhoun looks winded!
Galvan working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Calhoun prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Calhoun pulls guard effortlessly.
Galvan stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.
Galvan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Calhoun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galvan tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Galvan from controlling successfully.
Galvan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Calhoun trying to keep a closed guard but Galvan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Calhoun working for a triangle but Galvan defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvan chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Galvan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Galvan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calhoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calhoun fails with the takedown
and Galvan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galvan jabs at Calhoun's body.
Galvan misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Galvan - just one landing.
Calhoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galvan counters with a three punch combo that has Calhoun backing up. Calhoun nods at Galvan to acknowledge the strikes.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Calhoun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Galvan scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Makai Calhoun has been cut.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galvan as he jumps to the side.
Galvan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Arturo Galvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makai Calhoun.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Galvan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galvan postures up and lands a big shot to Calhoun's brow.
Galvan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Galvan chips away with some ground and pound.
Galvan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galvan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calhoun's head.#T2#
Galvan chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvan wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Galvan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvan with a nice head shot there.
Galvan works over Calhoun with some ground and pound from guard.
Galvan is working Calhoun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galvan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvan is in close to Calhoun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Galvan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Galvan stands up and waves to Calhoun to follow him.
Galvan throws a combination. Calhoun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galvan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calhoun tries to counter with a clinch but Galvan shakes him off and moves away.
Calhoun tries to clinch but Galvan moves away #TD#
and Galvan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calhoun!
Galvan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Galvan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calhoun can do to turn this around?
Galvan cracks Calhoun with a big right hand but Calhoun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calhoun can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Galvan working the body and head with strikes.
Galvan is working Calhoun over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Galvan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvan lands a few punches from side control.
Galvan scores with punches from side control.
Calhoun sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Galvan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Makai Calhoun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Galvan swats away the attempt to clinch by Calhoun.
Arturo Galvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calhoun back to the cage. Galvan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Galvan is avoiding it.
Calhoun closes the distance but Galvan moves to the side #TD#
and Galvan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calhoun's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galvan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Calhoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvan is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Calhoun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calhoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Galvan connects with a nice short shot to Calhoun's temple.
Galvan slips a nice elbow through Calhoun's hands, connecting with Calhoun's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun gets back to full guard.
Galvan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Galvan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calhoun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galvan, into his guard. #REVB##ES#
Galvan wriggles free and stands up.
Galvan throws a series of punches but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun slips a jab and a cross from Galvan.
Galvan slaps away a takedown attempt from Calhoun, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Calhoun swinging wildly here.
Calhoun looks to clinch
and Galvan counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Calhoun misses
and Galvan counters with a one-two to the body.
Galvan tries a head kick but it misses.
Galvan lands with a nice body punch.
Galvan scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Galvan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Galvan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Galvan cracks Calhoun with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Galvan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calhoun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galvan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calhoun keeps working.
Galvan lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Galvan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calhoun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Galvan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Galvan, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Galvan! |
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