Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2018 14:26:27 GMT -5
Joanne Calderwood looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Bec Rawlings doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Joanne Calderwood and Bec Rawlings touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Joanne Calderwood!
Rawlings is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Nice punches from Joanne Calderwood.
Rawlings staggers backwards. Calderwood wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Chin
Joanne Calderwood goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Calderwood seems staggered and Bec Rawlings runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Chin
Bec Rawlings charges at Calderwood throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Calderwood is rocked!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Bec Rawlings postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch to Bec Rawlings ribs and the tries to trip her
Rawlings loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Bec Rawlings!
Joanne Calderwood is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Calderwood! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Bec Rawlings.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Calderwood's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bec Rawlings can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Bec Rawlings just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Calderwood may be in trouble!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Calderwood.
Calderwood throws a lazy kick
Rawlings dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
An overhand right from Joanne Calderwood that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rawlings moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Calderwood misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
An overhand right from Bec Rawlings that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Calderwood moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Bec Rawlings throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Calderwood's chin! That stops Calderwood in her tracks!
Calderwood steps forward
Bec Rawlings catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Calderwood's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rawlings's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Calderwood
Rawlings is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bec Rawlings!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rawlings is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Bec Rawlings efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Not a desiderable position that Rawlings is in now. Joanne Calderwood is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 2
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Joanne Calderwood launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rawlings blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings has found an opening in the defense of Calderwood, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Calderwood is wobbling!
Calderwood has a small cut in her Chin
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Joanne Calderwood and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings postures up and launches another series of punches!
Calderwood pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Bec Rawlings's offensive.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Joanne Calderwood!
You can see Bec Rawlings's head being snapped backwards!
As the fight continues it seems that Joanne Calderwood is taking the best of the fight.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rawlings with uppercuts!
Rawlings is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Rawlings is unable to escape!
Rawlings's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Rawlings's face.
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Rawlings launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rawlings may be in trouble!
Rawlings's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Rawlings launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bec Rawlings goes with a looping right hand while Joanne Calderwood jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Calderwood seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Rawlings's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rawlings looks to be in very good shape.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Calderwood tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Calderwood doesn't allow her!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood was tooling Bec Rawlings for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bec Rawlings lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Calderwood is unable to move under Rawlings control.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Good looking punches from Joanne Calderwood on the ground
They could take their toll on Rawlings.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Left cheek
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
You can see Rawlings's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
You can see Rawlings's blood making stains in the mat.
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Calderwood is unable to move under Rawlings control.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Rawlings has given her back to Joanne Calderwood who is trying to get one hook in!
Joanne Calderwood has one hook in!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Calderwood is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bec Rawlings.
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Round 3
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Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanne Calderwood tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rawlings's face
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Mouth
That punishment by Joanne Calderwood has left Rawlings staggered! Joanne Calderwood should try push forward now and finish this!
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rawlings's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Calderwood doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Rawlings's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Rawlings to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rawlings.
Rawlings's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Joanne Calderwood by TKO (Knees) at 0:52 Round 3
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 33/46 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/26 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Bec brought fight, but Joanne brought wins. Who names their kid Neville?
Bec Rawlings doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Joanne Calderwood and Bec Rawlings touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brutal combination from Joanne Calderwood!
Rawlings is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Nice punches from Joanne Calderwood.
Rawlings staggers backwards. Calderwood wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Chin
Joanne Calderwood goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Calderwood seems staggered and Bec Rawlings runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Chin
Bec Rawlings charges at Calderwood throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Calderwood is rocked!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Bec Rawlings postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch to Bec Rawlings ribs and the tries to trip her
Rawlings loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Bec Rawlings!
Joanne Calderwood is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Calderwood! It would have finished this fight.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Bec Rawlings.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Calderwood's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bec Rawlings can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Bec Rawlings just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Calderwood may be in trouble!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Calderwood.
Calderwood throws a lazy kick
Rawlings dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
An overhand right from Joanne Calderwood that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rawlings moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Calderwood misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
An overhand right from Bec Rawlings that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Calderwood moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Bec Rawlings throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Calderwood's chin! That stops Calderwood in her tracks!
Calderwood steps forward
Bec Rawlings catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Calderwood's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rawlings's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Calderwood
Rawlings is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bec Rawlings!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rawlings is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Bec Rawlings efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Not a desiderable position that Rawlings is in now. Joanne Calderwood is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 2
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Joanne Calderwood launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rawlings blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings has found an opening in the defense of Calderwood, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Calderwood is wobbling!
Calderwood has a small cut in her Chin
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Joanne Calderwood and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings postures up and launches another series of punches!
Calderwood pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Bec Rawlings's offensive.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Joanne Calderwood!
You can see Bec Rawlings's head being snapped backwards!
As the fight continues it seems that Joanne Calderwood is taking the best of the fight.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rawlings with uppercuts!
Rawlings is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Rawlings is unable to escape!
Rawlings's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Rawlings's face.
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Rawlings launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rawlings may be in trouble!
Rawlings's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Rawlings launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bec Rawlings goes with a looping right hand while Joanne Calderwood jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Calderwood seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Rawlings's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rawlings looks to be in very good shape.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Calderwood tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rawlings's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Calderwood doesn't allow her!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Joanne Calderwood was tooling Bec Rawlings for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bec Rawlings lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Calderwood is unable to move under Rawlings control.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Good looking punches from Joanne Calderwood on the ground
They could take their toll on Rawlings.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Left cheek
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
You can see Rawlings's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
You can see Rawlings's blood making stains in the mat.
Rawlings has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Calderwood is unable to move under Rawlings control.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is a bloody mess!
Rawlings has given her back to Joanne Calderwood who is trying to get one hook in!
Joanne Calderwood has one hook in!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Calderwood is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bec Rawlings.
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Round 3
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Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanne Calderwood tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rawlings's face
There is a small laceration on Bec Rawlings's Mouth
That punishment by Joanne Calderwood has left Rawlings staggered! Joanne Calderwood should try push forward now and finish this!
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rawlings's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Calderwood doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Rawlings's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Rawlings to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rawlings.
Rawlings's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Joanne Calderwood by TKO (Knees) at 0:52 Round 3
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 33/46 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/26 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Bec brought fight, but Joanne brought wins. Who names their kid Neville?