Post by The Sandman on Jan 8, 2022 1:39:58 GMT -5
Calderwood enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Joanne Calderwood shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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MacFarlane and Calderwood move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Calderwood is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Joanne Calderwood
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Calderwood's head, but she seems okay.
MacFarlane shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Low kick by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to maintain her distance.
That hits Joanne Calderwood's ankle
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Joanne Calderwood
connects with MacFarlane.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Body kick by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
is blocked.
A high kick from Joanne Calderwood
glances off MacFarlane.
A punch from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Calderwood's left cheek.
Calderwood steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Calderwood moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Calderwood pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Calderwood is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Joanne Calderwood
Some counter punches against Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
land while she's on her bicycle.
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Bang! MacFarlane stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
MacFarlane decides to launch some tentative punches
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Joanne Calderwood throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
MacFarlane has a small cut in her Left eye
MacFarlane moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
MacFarlane steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by MacFarlane.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Calderwood
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Calderwood
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates Joanne Calderwood's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joanne Calderwood manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane lost her dominant position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Calderwood tries to stand up!
MacFarlane doesn't allow her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
MacFarlane is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane hooks Calderwood's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick MacFarlane away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling MacFarlane from the side mount!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Calderwood catch Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right arm and tries a kimura
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to escape from closed guard...
Calderwood struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood pushes MacFarlane's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Calderwood who is in full mount! MacFarlane is in trouble now!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to escape from the full mount...
Joanne Calderwood is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Calderwood catch Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left arm and tries a kimura
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Calderwood is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood circles around MacFarlane
Solid jabs from Joanne Calderwood.
Nice punches.
MacFarlane's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Calderwood ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
misses badly. MacFarlane slips and falls!
Calderwood is standing while MacFarlane is on the ground on her back
Joanne Calderwood steps back and allows MacFarlane to get back to her feet.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is on her feet again.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Low kick by Joanne Calderwood to maintain her distance.
That hits Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's ankle
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Calderwood is connecting with a few punches
Calderwood steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Calderwood and MacFarlane circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood circles around MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Joanne Calderwood tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane goes down.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She is not able to do it
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over MacFarlane
Calderwood moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood looks to pass to mount...
Calderwood slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Joanne Calderwood tries to better her position on the ground...
Calderwood is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Deep breaths from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane who tries a hammer punch to Calderwood's ribs.
Calderwood blocks those punches
MacFarlane misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
Calderwood tries to launch a few punches to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting MacFarlane's defense
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacFarlane steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Calderwood is connecting with a few punches
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
I think Ilima-Lei MacFarlane needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
MacFarlane moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Calderwood pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joanne Calderwood!
MacFarlane is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
MacFarlane is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Calderwood is smart enough to block that one.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Calderwood engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joanne Calderwood is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
The fighters are clinching.
MacFarlane doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes MacFarlane forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Joanne Calderwood pushes away MacFarlane trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacFarlane stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood circles to get the center of the cage
Body kick by Joanne Calderwood...
just grazes her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joanne Calderwood jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Good leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Joanne Calderwood defends with ease.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
MacFarlane moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Joanne Calderwood
grazes MacFarlane's head, but she seems okay.
MacFarlane and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
MacFarlane fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Calderwood sprawls and remains on her feet.
MacFarlane misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
A bunch of leg kicks from Joanne Calderwood
are bothering her opponent.
MacFarlane is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
MacFarlane grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Calderwood struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
Body kick by Joanne Calderwood...
just grazes her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Bang! MacFarlane stops that one with her ribs!
MacFarlane and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
MacFarlane pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
MacFarlane has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
MacFarlane grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Calderwood struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Body kick by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
is blocked.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Body kick by Joanne Calderwood...
just grazes her opponent.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Calderwood moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Joanne Calderwood, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Solid shot from Joanne Calderwood to the body.
MacFarlane didn't like that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane circles around Calderwood
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
MacFarlane moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Calderwood ducks under...
A high kick from Joanne Calderwood
grazes MacFarlane's head, but she seems okay.
MacFarlane throws a body kick.
Blocked by Calderwood.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
A high kick from Joanne Calderwood
grazes MacFarlane's head, but she seems okay.
Tremendous strikes from MacFarlane!
Calderwood blocks with confidence
MacFarlane clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood jabs at MacFarlane
to no visible effect.
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Calderwood with her jab.
Calderwood isn't fazed.
MacFarlane clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood throws an uppercut
MacFarlane slips it.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Calderwood engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Calderwood moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanne Calderwood sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacFarlane pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Calderwood blocks that. It was easy!
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Body kick by Joanne Calderwood...
is blocked.
A bunch of leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
are blocked by Calderwood.
MacFarlane clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Nice punches from Joanne Calderwood.
Even nicer blocks from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Calderwood struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
MacFarlane steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Low kick by Joanne Calderwood to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to fight back!
Low kick by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to maintain her distance.
That hits Joanne Calderwood's ankle
MacFarlane is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Joanne Calderwood by Split decision
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 6/32 (19%)
Kicks 3/15 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 29/44 (66%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Commentary is on strike due to just having to write the same thing about stamina fight after fight, time after time, prelim after prelim. Upgrade your prelim fighters, everyone. EVERYONE! 3-2-1- GO!
