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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Mikes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Callum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikes is fending him off so far but Callum persists. Nope, Mikes circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callum's waist but Callum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikes off to one side.
Mikes dives in and grabs Callum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callum pushes down on Mikes's head and hops out.
A combination from Callum does no damage.
Callum scores with a hook to the body. Mikes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum circles away easily#CL#
and Callum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Mikes is trying to force a seperation but Callum has the dominant position.#TD2#
Mikes pulls guard successfully.
Mikes is trying to keep Callum in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Callum wants to get up but he can't break Mikes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Callum looking to sit in guard and control but Mikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikes trying to control but Callum is working from the bottom.
Mikes stands and throws Callum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Callum tries to control but Mikes manages to take his back.
Mikes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mikes tries to keep control of the position but Callum is staying busy.
Mikes controlling well, preventing Callum from escaping the position.
Callum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikes on the ground.#SUB2#
Mikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mikes is looking for the choke from the back position but Callum is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Mikes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Callum showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Mikes biding his time, controlling Callum.
Callum looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mikes.
Mikes misses with punches from the back.
Callum is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Callum showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callum covering up well under a series of strikes from Mikes.
Callum covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Mikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Mikes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callum throwing a counter right hand but Mikes manages to avoid it.
Callum connects with a body shot that sends Mikes's belly button to the back.
Jerry Mikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikes shoots for a takedown but Callum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Callum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikes.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callum stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikes. Mikes gets slowly back to his feet.
Callum misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Callum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum wants to pass the guard but Mikes is defending well.
Callum controlling the pace. #T1#
Callum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mikes controls his leg.
Mikes is breathing heavily.
Callum controlling the action here.
Callum wants to free his trapped foot but Mikes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikes has a takedown stuffed.
Jerry Mikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Callum.
Callum misses with a few strikes there.
Callum stuns Mikes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Callum tries for a takedown but Mikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callum scores with a jab.
Callum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikes with the counter takedown but Callum avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Callum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
As Mikes looks to move away, Callum throws a big counter combo but Mikes just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callum.
Mikes fails with the takedown
and Callum counters with a nice body shot.
Callum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikes circles away quickly and effectively.
Callum looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikes is just out of range.
Mikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikes somewhat.
Callum closes the distance and clinches up with Mikes, looking for a takedown. Callum pushes Mikes against the cage but Mikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Mikes fails with the takedown
letting Callum counter with a right hand.
Callum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Callum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikes moves away.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callum stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikes. Mikes gets slowly back to his feet.
Callum catches Mikes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikes momentarily.
Mikes fails with the takedown
and Mikes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callum, as that shot connected.
Mikes fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Callum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Callum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Callum lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikes is defended easily by Callum.
Callum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Callum throws a lazy right hand but Mikes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikes shoots and misses
and Callum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jos Callum is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikes misses with a takedown #CL#
and Callum moves into the clinch.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Mikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikes wants to take the fight to the mat but Callum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Callum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Mikes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Callum prevents it.
#BC#
Callum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikes misses with a takedown
and Callum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callum.
Mikes feints the counter takedown.
Callum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Callum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Callum does it's job there.
Callum throws a shot from downtown. Mikes moves away and avoids it.
Mikes shoots in for a double leg but Callum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikes takes one to the side of the head.
Mikes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callum swivels and escapes.
Callum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikes swivels and escapes.
Mikes wants to clinch.
Callum throws a series of punches but Mikes moves out of range.
Mikes tries for a takedown but Callum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Callum misses.
Mikes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Callum misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Callum. Beautiful body shot.
Callum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikes can do to turn this around?
Mikes tries to clinch but Callum is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad. #T3#
Callum lands with a cross.
Callum just misses with a punch to the body.
Callum works over Mikes's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikes is looking to clinch but Callum is avoiding it.
Mikes darts in looking for a takedown but Callum gets double underhooks and turns Mikes into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callum, as that shot connected.
Mikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikes somewhat.
It looked like Callum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikes.
Callum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callum's waist but Callum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikes off to one side.
Callum clobbers Mikes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Mikes tries to clinch there but Callum circles away.
Mikes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callum throws a hook but Mikes avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikes misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Callum to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callum pinned against the cage. Callum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Callum cracks a nice hook into Mikes's ribs.
Mikes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Mikes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Callum looks to land a right hand but Mikes moved out of range.
Mikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Callum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jos Callum!
A very excited looking Jos Callum rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcdonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Callum throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
Mcdonald feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald throws a wild body kick that Callum sees coming a mile off.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
Mcdonald moves out of range as Callum strikes.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but Callum sprawls well.
Callum throws an overhand right that lands on Mcdonald's shoulder, as Mcdonald tries to avoid the shot.
Mcdonald moves in looking to clinch but Callum pushes him off.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick which misses Callum's front leg but catches the back leg as Callum tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Callum. Those never looked like landing.
Callum just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mcdonald.#T1#
Mcdonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcdonald moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Callum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Callum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard but Callum has passed into side control.#T2#
Mcdonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Callum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcdonald's face as Callum controls the position.
Mcdonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Callum working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Callum in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Callum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcdonald for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Mcdonald dodges the ground and pound from Callum.
Mcdonald being controlled for a moment.
Callum tries to get to his feet but Mcdonald is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Callum in his guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcdonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Callum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Callum misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Mcdonald moves into the clinch.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Callum won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Callum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Callum throws a hook to the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harry Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Callum as Mcdonald shoots in.
Mcdonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callum loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
Callum is looking to chop away at Mcdonald's legs.
Callum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcdonald manages to avoid it.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Callum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcdonald has time to react.
Callum throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdonald defending well as Callum loads up on a big left hand.
Callum looks to land a right hand but Mcdonald moved out of range.#T1#
Callum looks to throw the jab but Mcdonald is out of range.
Mcdonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callum circles away quickly and effectively.
Callum looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Callum looks to throw the jab but Mcdonald is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Callum shoots in.#TD2#
Mcdonald scores with a takedown into Callum's guard.
Mcdonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcdonald looking to pass the guard.
Callum pulls Mcdonald in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald is standing up over Callum. Callum looks to escape but Mcdonald dives into side control.
#T2##SU2#
Mcdonald decides to stand back up. Mcdonald steps back and let's Callum get back to his feet.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callum tries for a takedown but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Callum. Beautiful body shot.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mcdonald.
Callum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callum wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Callum takes a swing at Mcdonald's ribcage but misses.
Mcdonald wants to counter with a clinch but Callum pushes him away.
A jab from Callum misses.
Mcdonald is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Callum shoots in.#T3#
Callum misses with a hook.
Callum keeps the fight on the outside.
Callum looks to land a right hand but Mcdonald moved out of range.
Callum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Callum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callum.
Mcdonald moves in looking to clinch but Callum pushes him off.
Mcdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Callum moves out of range easily.
Callum throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcdonald counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Callum misses.
Mcdonald is looking to clinch. #T4#
Mcdonald tries to clinch up but Callum circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Callum. Those never looked like landing.
Callum misses the shot to the body.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Callum looking to score a takedown here. Mcdonald is defending well but Callum drives through and ends up in Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald has a closed guard, preventing Callum from standing up.
Callum wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Callum dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Callum throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
Callum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick but Callum moved away.
Mcdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Mcdonald looking to score a takedown here. Callum is defending well but Mcdonald drives through and ends up in Callum's guard.
Mcdonald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jos Callum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Callum trying to control the position here.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Callum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callum is wriggling around but Mcdonald manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callum is looking for a sweep. Mcdonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Callum is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Callum tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Callum controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Callum throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Callum finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcdonald's head. #T3#
Callum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcdonald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Callum sprawls well.
Callum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcdonald checks the leg kick.
Mcdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Callum moves out of range easily.
Callum throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdonald.
Callum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Callum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Mcdonald defending well as Callum loads up on a big left hand.
Callum digs a good body shot into Mcdonald's ribs.#T4#
Callum tries to work over Mcdonald's front leg with a kick but Mcdonald checks it.
Callum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdonald's hands.
Mcdonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Callum counters with a nice body shot.
Mcdonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callum cracks Mcdonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Callum scores with a body shot.
Callum throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdonald.
Callum's corner calls for a 1-2. Callum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Callum.
Harry Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jos Callum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Callum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcdonald circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Callum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callum, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jos Callum!
Jos Callum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mera dodges the punch combination from Callum.
Callum misses with an uppercut.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callum but Callum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Callum. Those never looked like landing.
Mera feints the counter takedown.
Callum lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callum misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Mera 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Callum's guard.#T1#
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera stops Callum from standing up.
Callum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
Callum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callum wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it.
Mera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Callum keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Callum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera looks winded!
A low kick from Callum is predictable there #TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Callum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Callum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Callum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Callum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Callum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him.
Mera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mera landing some decent shots from guard.
Callum is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Mera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera working Callum over with strikes.
Callum tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Callum is trying to stand up here but Mera is controlling him well.
Mera prevents Callum from improving his position.
Mera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callum's head.
Mera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Callum is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callum wants to control but Mera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mera scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Callum controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usaa Mera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Callum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Callum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Callum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Callum misses the target.
Callum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mera on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum throws a combination. Mera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Callum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Callum tries to counter with a takedown but Mera is quick to defend against it.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Callum connects with a right hand. Mera shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jos Callum is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##KD#
Callum lands a left and a right that send Mera crashing to the mat, dazed. Callum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Usaa Mera has been cut.
Callum fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mera out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jos Callum!
A less than humble Jos Callum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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