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Event:
VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.#CL#
Gustafsson has Calhoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson has Calhoun pressed against the cage, preventing Calhoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Calhoun with a mighty uppercut! Calhoun falls back against the cage and Gustafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calhoun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gustafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Chavan checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Calhoun gets a clinch.
Calhoun 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.#BC#
Chavan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Chavan.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chavan tried to counter with a leg kick but Calhoun avoided it.
Maverick Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Calhoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavan misses with the head strike.
Chavan lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavan gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calhoun leaning against his opponent.
Chavan has a couple of punches blocked by Calhoun.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Chavan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Chavan, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes Chavan against the cage but Chavan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chavan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shiva Chavan!
A pretty intense looking Shiva Chavan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Calhoun gets a clinch.
Weeks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Weeks jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Weeks around his waist. Weeks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calhoun has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.
Calhoun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Calhoun has Weeks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Calhoun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weeks tumbling to the mat - Calhoun dives into Weeks's 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.
Calhoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Calhoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calhoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun landing with the ground and pound.
Weeks wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun is working Weeks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calhoun wants to pass the guard but Weeks is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calhoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Calhoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calhoun lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Calhoun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weeks, up you get!
Weeks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calhoun defends it nicely.
Calhoun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Calhoun lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches.
Weeks fails to pull guard.
Maverick Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Weeks.#TD#
Calhoun has hold of one of Weeks's legs. Weeks is fighting the takedown attempt but Calhoun gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Calhoun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Calhoun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weeks to the mat! Weeks manages to get full guard.
Calhoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Calhoun stopping the sweep attempt from Weeks.#T4#
Calhoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Weeks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calhoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Calhoun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Calhoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calhoun has Weeks pushed against the cage.
Weeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calhoun's efforts to push away.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Calhoun jumps guard but Weeks stands there with Calhoun around his waist. Calhoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Calhoun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weeks regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Weeks is retaining full guard.
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Calhoun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Calhoun drops back looking for a leg! Weeks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weeks manages to kick Calhoun off! Calhoun jumps back into Weeks's guard.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Calhoun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calhoun throws a strike but Weeks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Calhoun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
Calhoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weeks can do to turn this around?#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.
Calhoun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Calhoun kicks Weeks off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Calhoun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Weeks is retaining full guard.
Calhoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Weeks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Calhoun drops back looking for a leg! Weeks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weeks manages to kick Calhoun off! Calhoun jumps back into Weeks's guard.
Calhoun won't allow Weeks to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Weeks working for a triangle but Calhoun defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Weeks gets tackled into the cage by Calhoun. Calhoun maintains the clinch.
Calhoun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weeks tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Calhoun manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Calhoun dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weeks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calhoun counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into Weeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calhoun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Calhoun stands and steps away. Weeks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calhoun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weeks under the eye.
Calhoun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Calhoun gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun controls the position from side control.
Calhoun lands some shots froms side control.
Weeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Calhoun tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maverick Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Calhoun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calhoun advances to mount.
Weeks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calhoun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weeks is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Calhoun connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Calhoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Weeks won't allow Calhoun to pass to mount.
Calhoun performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calhoun stuffs the takedown.
Calhoun lands with a nice combination. Weeks backs away looking to recover.#T4##TD#
Calhoun gets a double leg takedown into Weeks's guard.
Weeks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calhoun is controlling him.
Weeks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
Calhoun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Calhoun gets to his feet. Weeks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calhoun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Calhoun! |
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Event:
VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calhoun is trying to stall.
Calhoun 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.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson pushes Calhoun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson just leaning against Calhoun, taking a breather.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calhoun looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to drag Gustafsson to the mat but Gustafsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calhoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Calhoun's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Calhoun drops to his knees and Gustafsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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