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Event:
ENIGMA 214
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1# Fieldman connects with a body shot that sends McCallum's belly button to the back. McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
Fieldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it. Fieldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice defenses there by McCallum. A looping hook to the body misses from Fieldman. McCallum does a little dance to reset his feet. McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Fieldman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fieldman lands with a nice combination. McCallum backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Jack McCallum has been cut. McCallum throws a jab when Fieldman was well out of range. McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fieldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Fieldman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Good standup being displayed there by McCallum as he connects with a hook. Dan Fieldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCallum takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! McCallum lands a front kick. McCallum slips a straight right by Fieldman. It seemed like McCallum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fieldman throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it. Fieldman misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a series of strikes. Fieldman will be more careful next time no doubt. Fieldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fieldman circles away quickly and effectively. Fieldman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fieldman with a hook. Fieldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McCallum is looking to clinch. Fieldman throws a head kick that misses. McCallum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fieldman throws out the jab. Fieldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fieldman slips under a jab. McCallum moves away from the strike by Fieldman. McCallum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Fieldman throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Fieldman throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it. Fieldman digs a good body shot into McCallum's ribs. McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch but Fieldman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big right from Fieldman misses. McCallum with the counter takedown but Fieldman avoids it easily. Fieldman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. McCallum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fieldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Fieldman.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCallum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fieldman lands a head kick!
Fieldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fieldman throws a shot from downtown. McCallum moves away and avoids it. McCallum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. McCallum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fieldman to score with a decent uppercut. Fieldman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fieldman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McCallum slips under a jab from Fieldman. Fieldman throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily. McCallum thinks about the counter body kick. Fieldman throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum. McCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fieldman misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fieldman lands the left hand. McCallum moves forwards but Fieldman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3# Fieldman throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot. Fieldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Fieldman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A swing and a miss from McCallum. McCallum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McCallum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Fieldman is avoiding it.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses. McCallum misses with the combination.
A big right from Fieldman misses. McCallum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McCallum wants to clinch up but Fieldman keeps it at a distance. Fieldman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. McCallum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice jab there from Fieldman. #T4# McCallum swinging wildly here.
Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away. Fieldman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fieldman throwing a counter right hand but McCallum manages to avoid it. Nice shot lands for McCallum. A combination from Fieldman does no damage. Fieldman tests McCallum's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fieldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice combination there by McCallum.
Nice shot by Fieldman. McCallum misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Fieldman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack McCallum's cut. 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# Fieldman thuds his right hand into McCallum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fieldman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallum can do to turn this around? Fieldman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McCallum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McCallum misses with a head kick.
Fieldman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fieldman throws a lazy right hand but McCallum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McCallum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fieldman throws a series of punches but McCallum moves out of range. McCallum is looking for the big counter here. McCallum needs to keep his hands up - Fieldman had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Fieldman. McCallum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fieldman. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCallum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fieldman has got the better of the exchanges. Fieldman misses with an uppercut. McCallum saw that one coming. McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fieldman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fieldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# McCallum throws a nice looking combination but Fieldman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCallum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McCallum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fieldman defends it well. McCallum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fieldman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCallum moves out of range of the body kick. Fieldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Fieldman. Fieldman works the jab nicely. McCallum throws a head kick that misses and Fieldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCallum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nice shot lands for Fieldman. McCallum cracks Fieldman with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fieldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum. A swing and a miss from Fieldman. Fieldman avoids the head kick by McCallum.
Fieldman misses with a body kick. McCallum tries to counter with a clinch but Fieldman shakes him off and moves away.#T2# Fieldman throws a jab when McCallum was well out of range. McCallum unleashes a big counter combination but Fieldman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McCallum throws a hook but Fieldman blocks it. Fieldman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCallum scores with a head kick. Fieldman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fieldman throws a right hand that McCallum ducks under and follows up with a left that McCallum also avoids with ease. McCallum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McCallum lands with a kick to the temple. Fieldman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McCallum moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from McCallum. Fieldman loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch. McCallum throws a body punch but Fieldman moves out of range. Fieldman jabbing away but nothing is landing. McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fieldman misses the target. #T3# A head kick misses from McCallum. A jab lands there for Fieldman. Fieldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCallum circles away quickly and effectively. McCallum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from McCallum.
Fieldman throws a head kick that misses. A nice side step and McCallum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fieldman throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it. McCallum with a jab. Fieldman misses with a few strikes there.
McCallum misses with a hook. Fieldman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCallum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fieldman throws a hook but McCallum blocks it. Dan Fieldman is winning the standup battle so far. Fieldman takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses. #T4# Fieldman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCallum.
Fieldman defending well as McCallum loads up on a big left hand. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fieldman's corner calls for a 1-2. Fieldman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCallum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McCallum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fieldman missing with a left hand there. McCallum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fieldman lands a jab to the nose. Jack McCallum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fieldman just misses with a punch to the body.
McCallum scores with a hook. Fieldman throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily. Fieldman misses with an uppercut. McCallum lands a head kick!
Fieldman on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Fieldman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jack McCallum's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# McCallum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Sloppy strikes from McCallum. Those never looked like landing. Fieldman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fieldman throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it. Fieldman misses with a hook. McCallum ducked under it nicely. McCallum slips under a jab from Fieldman. Fieldman misses with a double jab.
Fieldman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fieldman lands with a shot to the body. McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
Fieldman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No joy there for McCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCallum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# McCallum throws a leg kick but Fieldman sees it coming and checks it nicely. McCallum throws a head kick that misses. McCallum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fieldman with a jab. McCallum looks for the body kick but Fieldman saw that one coming. McCallum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fieldman. Sloppy strikes from Fieldman. Those never looked like landing. Fieldman lands the left hand. McCallum needs to keep his hands up - Fieldman had a free shot at his head there. McCallum closes the distance but Fieldman moves to the side and Fieldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fieldman connects with a body shot. McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fieldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fieldman lands with an uppercut that bounces McCallum off the cage and back into range.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fieldman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#McCallum is rocked! Fieldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum. McCallum is still on wobbly legs! Can Fieldman finish him? Fieldman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCallum seems to have recovered his senses. Fieldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McCallum looks to land a right hand but Fieldman moved out of range. McCallum stalks Fieldman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fieldman's face. Fieldman staggers backwards, shaken. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fieldman, as that shot connected.
Fieldman looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely. McCallum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fieldman defends it well. Fieldman throws a half hearted mid kick. Fieldman looks to throw a body kick and McCallum counters with a head kick. Fieldman misses with a hook to the body
and McCallum counters with a one-two to the body. Fieldman throws a shot from downtown. McCallum moves away and avoids it. Fieldman takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3# Fieldman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fieldman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCallum's hands. Fieldman throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot. Fieldman looks to land a combination but McCallum avoids it well. Fieldman loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch. McCallum throws a body punch but Fieldman moves out of range. McCallum slips under a jab from Fieldman. McCallum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dan Fieldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fieldman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCallum. Fieldman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCallum tries to clinch up. McCallum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McCallum tries to clinch there but Fieldman circles away.
McCallum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fieldman swings for the body but McCallum moves out of range.
#T4# McCallum blocks a head kick by Fieldman.
McCallum fails in his attempt to clinch. McCallum wants to clinch. Fieldman scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCallum in his tracks. Fieldman misses with an uppercut. Fieldman connects with a single shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fieldman swinging wildly here.
Fieldman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Fieldman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fieldman 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Fieldman! Jack McCallum spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens on to the next.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1# McCallum lands with a right hand. Williamson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! A head kick from McCallum lands but Williamson takes it in his stride. Jack McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# McCallum rushes Williamson and presses him up against the cage. Williamson is trying to break the clinch but McCallum is controlling him. McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well. McCallum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Williamson. #T1# McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McCallum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle. Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2# Williamson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCallum is trying to keep an underhook but Williamson manages to get the takedown into half guard. McCallum wants to get back to his feet. McCallum gets full guard. Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES# McCallum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Williamson trying to land knees to the body.
McCallum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well. Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Williamson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCallum.
Williamson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3# McCallum is looking for a takedown. McCallum wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson stalling in the clinch.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but McCallum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Williamson stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position. McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McCallum lands with a slapping head kick. Williamson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL# McCallum has managed to clinch.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. McCallum avoiding damage as Williamson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williamson as McCallum tries to tie him up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack McCallum will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Williamson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL# McCallum has managed to clinch.
McCallum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCallum is looking to break free of the clinch but Williamson has double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williamson throws a head punch that misses. Williamson prevents the takedown attempt.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williamson is breathing heavily.#T1# Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCallum prevents it.
#TD2# McCallum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williamson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCallum to the mat. McCallum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. McCallum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving. Williamson keeping full guard, as McCallum tries to pass. McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand. McCallum sitting in guard, not really doing much. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Williamson keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully. Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy. McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand. McCallum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. McCallum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williamson is proving hard to escape from. McCallum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McCallum trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# McCallum has Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McCallum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williamson's head. McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4##TD# McCallum gets a double leg takedown into Williamson's guard. Williamson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. McCallum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. McCallum tries to stand but Williamson is controlling from the bottom. McCallum stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson. McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williamson wants to sweep but no luck. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McCallum dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL# McCallum gets in close and instigates a clinch. Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it. McCallum wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
Williamson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCallum avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williamson has him pressed against the cage. Williamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCallum can't get the takedown.
McCallum tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Williamson stops a takedown attempt from McCallum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks. McCallum stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
McCallum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# McCallum has clasped his hands together around Williamson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. McCallum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Williamson parries the strikes from McCallum easily there. McCallum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williamson to escape.
McCallum trying to control the position but Williamson is working away. McCallum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. McCallum just content to control the position. McCallum is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# McCallum working away. McCallum throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position. McCallum 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. Williamson is looking for a sweep. McCallum misses with the ground and pound. Williamson struggling a bit here. Williamson is looking for a sweep.#SUB# McCallum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williamson, who protects the arm well. Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. McCallum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McCallum thumps Williamson with a low kick. Williamson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McCallum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2# Williamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Heath Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jack McCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Williamson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack McCallum showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCallum, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McCallum! Post fight, an emotional Jack McCallum said 'Let’s fucking go.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 39
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Stark blocks a head kick by McCallum.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McCallum is looking to clinch. Stark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A jab from Stark misses. McCallum stuffs the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively. Stark throws a series of punches but McCallum moves out of range. McCallum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCallum misses with a head kick.
Stark misses with a head kick.
McCallum misses with a few strikes there.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away. Stark thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# McCallum throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Stark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stark misses with a body shot.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense. Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCallum circles away quickly and effectively. McCallum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McCallum throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stark throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely. McCallum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards. Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand. Stark avoids the head kick by McCallum.
#T2# Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
A head kick misses from McCallum. McCallum lands with a nice combination. Stark backs away looking to recover. Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stark fails in his attempt to clinch. McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Stark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. McCallum throws a sloppy head kick and Stark counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Stark pushes McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# McCallum breaks from the clinch.
McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively. Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCallum's head backwards. McCallum stuffs the takedown. McCallum throws a head kick that misses. #T3# McCallum throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCallum.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McCallum swings widly with a right hand
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McCallum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. McCallum looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Stark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McCallum looks winded! Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCallum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Stark blocks a head kick by McCallum.
As McCallum looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but McCallum just gets out of the way. Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCallum.
McCallum misses with a head kick.
Stark throwing a counter right hand but McCallum manages to avoid it. McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCallum misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCallum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallum wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side and Stark counters with a nice body shot. Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stark scores with a jab to the jaw. Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. McCallum tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range. McCallum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timmy Stark will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stark with a jab. McCallum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark. McCallum tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range. McCallum throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
It looked like Stark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCallum. McCallum swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark. Stark misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCallum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCallum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stark misses with a double jab.
#T1##CL2# McCallum has managed to clinch.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McCallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stark scores with a head kick.
McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmy Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McCallum scores with a decent looking hook. Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCallum unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away. Timmy Stark is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# McCallum throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range. Stark tries to bum rush McCallum with a series of wild strikes but McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McCallum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Stark takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stark takes a kick to the side of the head. Stark throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Stark is looking to land body kicks. Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCallum.
Stark throws a jab when McCallum was well out of range. McCallum is looking for the big counter here. Stark misses with a few strikes there.
McCallum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Stark misses with a body shot.
#T3# Stark fails with the takedown. McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McCallum wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance. McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCallum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch. McCallum is looking to clinch. Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCallum throws a counter combo. McCallum moves into range and connects with a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# McCallum throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease. Stark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum. As Stark backs off McCallum throws a huge counter combo but Stark manages to avoid it all. McCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark tries to work over McCallum's front leg with a kick but McCallum checks it. McCallum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCallum misses with a series of wild punches.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Stark.
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 Timmy Stark will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Stark digs a good hook to McCallum's body.
Nice defenses there by Stark. Stark throws a big counter combination but McCallum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Stark moves into the clinch. Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark lands with a right to the head. #BC# Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stark is looking to wear down McCallum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. McCallum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McCallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark looks to land a combination but McCallum avoids it well. The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McCallum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook. McCallum throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark works McCallum's body with a nice hook. Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCallum fails with a takedown attempt. McCallum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# McCallum misses with a looping right. Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark. McCallum throws a jab when Stark was well out of range. McCallum throws a nice outside leg kick. McCallum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Stark rushes McCallum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# McCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice body punch from McCallum. McCallum feints a jab promting Stark to slip. McCallum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Stark clinches. #T3##TD# Stark gets control of McCallum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCallum. Stark wants to sweep but no luck. #ES# Stark kicks McCallum off and gets to his feet. Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A head kick misses from McCallum. The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stark slips a jab and a cross from McCallum.
#T4# McCallum throws a head kick that misses. McCallum slips a jab from Stark. Stark misses with a few strikes there.
McCallum shapes to counter with a head kick. McCallum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McCallum throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease. Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCallum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And McCallum tries to counter it with a takedown but Stark pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCallum misses with the combination.
Stark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stark misses with a body shot.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jack McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Timmy Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but McCallum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timmy Stark. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Stark! In defeat, Jack McCallum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens on to the next.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1# Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Left hook, right uppercut from McCallum. Stark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A head kick misses from Stark. Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it. Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stark scores with a nice head shot.#CL# McCallum closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.#BC2# Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stark punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch. Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. McCallum throws a head kick that misses. McCallum tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for McCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
McCallum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCallum.
#T1# Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely. McCallum misses with a wild combination.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by McCallum. Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stark throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely. Stark lands a jab. McCallum wants to clinch. A big right from McCallum misses. Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. McCallum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
#T2# Stark lands a body shot.
Timmy Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though. McCallum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum. Stark takes a kick to the side of the head. Stark jabs at McCallum's body. McCallum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark. No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Stark darts in and clinches McCallum up against the cage. McCallum tries for a takedown but Stark manages to get underhooks.
McCallum is breathing heavily. McCallum looking for a takedown. #BC# McCallum breaks the clinch.
McCallum takes one to the chin there. A head kick misses from Stark. McCallum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped McCallum's head back.
#T3# Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McCallum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye. Stark scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# Stark moves into the clinch. Stark lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2# Stark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Stark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McCallum presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCallum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick from McCallum misses. #T4# Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCallum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McCallum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCallum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye. Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Stark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCallum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Stark throws a nice looking combination but McCallum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCallum, pushing him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Stark 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# A punch lands to the side of McCallum 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stark lands a slapping body shot.
McCallum throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Stark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Stark breaks the clinch.
Jack McCallum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by McCallum. Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCallum wants to slow Stark down by chopping away at his legs. Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. McCallum throws a head kick that misses. Timmy Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup. McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss. Stark lands a body shot.
#CL2# McCallum gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Stark breaks the clinch.
#T1# Stark throws a series of punches but McCallum moves out of range. McCallum keeps the fight on the outside. McCallum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stark eats them both and turns towards McCallum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Stark scores with a jab. McCallum acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice body kick from Stark. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from McCallum. McCallum walks into a straight right hand from Stark. Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCallum. Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but McCallum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Stark digs a good hook to McCallum's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
McCallum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
#T2##CL2# Stark gets a clinch. Stark has McCallum pushed against the cage. Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# McCallum manages to break the clinch.
McCallum lands with a nice body kick. Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stark misses with a straight left. Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark. Stark cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs. Stark has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A slow jab from McCallum misses its intended target. Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCallum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# McCallum moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab. McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
McCallum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stark scores with a one two! McCallum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Stark clinches. #BC2# Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark feints a jab promting McCallum to slip. Stark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCallum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though. Stark throws a shot to the body.
Stark throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4# McCallum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McCallum lands a high kick!
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCallum's head. Stark is looking to clinch. McCallum throws a big counter combination but Stark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McCallum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.#CL2# Stark has closed the distance and engaged McCallum in a clinch.
Good body shot from Stark.
#TD2# Stark jumps into guard, dragging McCallum to the mat.
Stark keeping full guard, as McCallum tries to pass. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCallum's guard. #REVB# Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Stark jabs at McCallum's body.#TD2# Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCallum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McCallum is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Stark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2# Stark instigates a clinch. #BC2# Stark manages to break the clinch.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCallum lands a high kick!
Stark swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Stark lands a jab. Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though. McCallum takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCallum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stark connects with a body shot that sends McCallum's belly button to the back. Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark throws a right hand that McCallum ducks under and follows up with a left that McCallum also avoids with ease. Stark throws a lazy right hand but McCallum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stark throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely. McCallum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
McCallum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark. McCallum throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range. McCallum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# McCallum throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease. Stark takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses. Stark tries to bum rush McCallum with a series of wild strikes but McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McCallum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. McCallum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCallum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark. McCallum connects with a leg kick. McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark works McCallum's body with a nice hook. McCallum circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCallum appears to be looking for a big counter. McCallum misses with a body kick. Stark punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch. Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sloppy strikes from McCallum. Those never looked like landing. #T3# Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stark works over McCallum's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# McCallum breaks the clinch.
Stark cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs. Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCallum. McCallum on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Stark clinches up with McCallum and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Stark manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Stark lands a slapping body shot.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but McCallum pushes him off. McCallum seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Stark pushes McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark tests McCallum's chin there with a solid looking shot. McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target. McCallum takes one on the button. Stark throws a right hand that McCallum ducks under and follows up with a left that McCallum also avoids with ease. McCallum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCallum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.#CL2# Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
McCallum wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Timmy Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Stark! The defeated Jack McCallum had this to say: 'Shit happens on to the next.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 19
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1# McCallum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Gray rushes McCallum and presses him up against the cage. McCallum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gray prevents it.
Gray tries to land knees in the clinch but McCallum avoids the damage to the body. Gray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Jack McCallum has been cut. Gray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCallum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gray tries to land knees in the clinch but McCallum avoids the damage to the body. Gray lands a nice uppercut. McCallum fails to pull guard.
McCallum looks winded!#TD# Gray lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Gray gets to his feet - McCallum follows without any prompting. A low kick lands for Gray.
Gray looks to land a body kick but McCallum moved away. McCallum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCallum there as he acknowledges the shot. McCallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Crunch! Gray slams his shin into McCallum's torso. Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCallum momentarily.
McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray. McCallum only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL# Gray moves into the clinch.#TD# Gray has picked McCallum up - he's going for a ride! Gray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. McCallum is looking to get back to is feet but Gray passes into side control.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU# Gray decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCallum to his feet. #CL# Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCallum, pushing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but McCallum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for McCallum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCallum. That did some damage!#T2# Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCallum tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A lazy left from Gray finds it's target. Gray throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gray as he avoids it easily. Gray tried to counter with a leg kick but McCallum avoided it. Carter Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McCallum.#CL# Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Gray lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Gray stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McCallum to get to his feet. Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# Gray moves into range and clinches up with McCallum. A nice right hand lands inside from Gray. Gray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCallum blocks it with crossed arms. McCallum stalling in the clinch but Gray improves position. #T3# McCallum takes a knee to the side of the body. Gray misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Gray moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gray stalling the fight.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCallum backwards. Gray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCallum is defending well for now. Gray lands an elbow that stopped McCallum in his tracks for a moment. #T4# Gray lands a nice knee to the body. Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray landing knees to the body.
#BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
Gray jabs at McCallum's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gray misses with a body kick. McCallum on the wrong end of a nice jab. McCallum tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
McCallum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gray throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Gray dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack McCallum's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL# Gray rushes McCallum and presses him up against the cage. Gray is leaning against McCallum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallum can do to turn this around? McCallum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but McCallum persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing. McCallum just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGray. Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# Gray moves into the clinch.#TD# Gray has picked McCallum up - he's going for a ride! Gray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU# Gray escapes and gets back to his feet. McCallum fails with a takedown attempt. Gray connects with a solid leg kick. Carter Gray is winning the standup battle so far. McCallum is breathing heavily.#T1# A lazy left from Gray finds it's target. A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target. Carter Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCallum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Gray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gray crunches a lovely knee into McCallum's ribcage. Gray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gray slowing the pace effectively. Gray lands a body punch in the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Gray.
Gray lands a knee to the head.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! McCallum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCallum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Carter Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McCallum. Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCallum closes the distance but Gray moves to the side and Gray counters with a head kick. That will keep McCallum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL# Gray has McCallum up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Gray darts in and clinches McCallum up against the cage. McCallum jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Gray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gray presses McCallum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gray taking a breather. McCallum takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD# Gray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gray manages to end up in side control.#SU# Gray stands up and we're back to a striking position. Gray misses with a left hand and McCallum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCallum if he has to take too many more of those.
Jack McCallum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCallum avoids a kick to the body.
Gray lands a front kick. Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4# Gray cracks McCallum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCallum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Gray closes the distance and clinches. #TD# McCallum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCallum to the mat. McCallum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU# Gray stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gray throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily. #CL# Gray darts in and clinches McCallum up against the cage. McCallum jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Gray dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jack McCallum's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Gray gets a clinch. Gray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCallum after a bit of a struggle. McCallum trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCallum into the cage.#BC# Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCallum fails with a takedown attempt. McCallum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCallum avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Gray throws a wild body kick that McCallum sees coming a mile off. McCallum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side. McCallum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gray lands a nice looking body kick.#CL# Gray rushes McCallum and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Gray pulls guard successfully.
#ES# Gray kicks McCallum off and gets to his feet. Gray throws a head kick that misses. Gray misses with the body kick and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Gray clinches up with McCallum and pushes him back against the cage. Gray managing to block the knees to the body from McCallum.
#T2# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCallum avoids it. 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! McCallum takes a shot to the head. McCallum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gray to keep the fight standing. Carter Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McCallum.#TD2# McCallum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position. #SU# Gray stands up and waves to McCallum to follow him. McCallum checks a leg kick nicely. McCallum throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem. Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum. Gray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. McCallum avoids the head kick by Gray.
McCallum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3# Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab. McCallum is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCallum fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gray throws a front kick that sends McCallum stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Gray closes the distance and clinches. McCallum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gray. Gray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCallum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gray lands a right hand. Gray looking to throw knees to the head but McCallum is blocking nicely.
Gray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gray lands a knee to the head.
#T4# McCallum wants to break free but Gray has control.
#BC# Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Gray clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gray lands with a left to the head. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
#TD2# McCallum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but McCallum persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Gray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCallum keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Gray.
McCallum tries to circle away but Gray has him pinned against the cage.#TD# McCallum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCallum to the mat. McCallum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. McCallum trying to control the position.
Jack McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carter Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU# Gray gets to his feet - McCallum follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight! Carter Gray showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gray 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Gray! The defeated Jack McCallum had this to say: 'Shit happens on to the next.'. |
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