PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph T O Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying black's choice of entrance music: my life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

T O Callahan
vs
black

198 cm
20
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph T O Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, big black!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan avoids it really well and circles away.
O Callahan misses with an attempted mid kick.
black tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten black somewhat.
black has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.
O Callahan stuffs the takedown.

O Callahan drives through and clinches with black against the cage.

O Callahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Callahan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Callahan pushes black away with a front kick.
black looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

O Callahan has managed to clinch.

O Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Callahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from black.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Callahan scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Callahan - the referee stops the clock and black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Callahan. black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from O Callahan.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan with a jab.
black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Callahan but O Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Callahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Callahan lands a nice elbow.

O Callahan breaks from the clinch.
O Callahan lands a front kick.
O Callahan connects with a high kick.

It looks like big black has been cut.
O Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
big black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Callahan scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
O Callahan throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan avoids it really well and circles away.

O Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Callahan tries to break free but black pushes him back against the cage.

O Callahan breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from O Callahan. No joy for black on that attempt.
O Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
black is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Callahan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for black.

black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan wants to control but black postures up.
O Callahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Callahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Callahan tries to get out of the position.
O Callahan tries to improve position but can't.
black trying to control the position but O Callahan is working away.
O Callahan is trying to control black's posture but black avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Callahan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Callahan trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

O Callahan moves into range and clinches up with black.

O Callahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

black gets a takedown into half guard.
O Callahan keeping hold of black's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Callahan tries to roll over but black keeps him under control.
O Callahan wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Callahan tries to get to full guard but black has control of the leg.

black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Callahan is holding on to half guard well.
O Callahan gets full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
black looking to pass the guard.
O Callahan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
O Callahan controlling the position.
O Callahan keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.
O Callahan trying to keep a closed guard but black is proving a slippery customer.
black's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Callahan wants to stand up but black is controlling him.
black looking to pass the guard.
O Callahan is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Callahan is looking to stand up but black isn't so interested in that idea.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.
O Callahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
black looking to sit in guard and control but O Callahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

black has an active guard here but O Callahan has managed to pass into half guard.
black wants to control but O Callahan is keeping busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Callahan tries to stand and escape but black is controlling the position.
black regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Callahan wants to get up but he can't break black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

O Callahan gets to his feet. black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Callahan is staying active underneath black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan wants to get back to full guard.
O Callahan is trying to stand up here but black is controlling him well.

black seems to be working for a kimura but O Callahan defends the submission attempt.
black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Callahan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Callahan tries to kick black off but black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Callahan swivels and escapes.
black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph T O Callahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on big black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Callahan throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
O Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that black can do to turn this around?
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
black looks for a takedown but O Callahan sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt black.
black blocks a head kick by O Callahan.
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by O Callahan which made him look bad.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.
O Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
O Callahan misses with a body kick.
black is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Callahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Callahan tries to avoid it but black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Callahan to the ground. O Callahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Callahan thows a body kick. black tries to catch it but that hurt him.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
black throwing strikes from guard but O Callahan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Callahan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
black passes O Callahan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Callahan is looking for a sweep. black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Callahan wants to control but black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
black not doing much here.
black prevents O Callahan from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Callahan pushes black off looking to stand but black dives back in and keeps control.
O Callahan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from black.
black is trying to control. O Callahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Callahan tries to kick black off but black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Callahan!
black closes the distance and clinches up with O Callahan, looking for a takedown. black pushes O Callahan against the cage but O Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from O Callahan. No joy for black on that attempt.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
black has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
black shoots in but no luck this time.
black walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Callahan.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from O Callahan.
black shoots for a takedown but O Callahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Callahan lets loose with a powerful body kick. black will feel that in the morning.

black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Callahan sprawls well initially but black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
O Callahan is pressing down on black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Callahan has control of black's left arm, preventing black from doing any damage.
black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

O Callahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and black defends well.
O Callahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Callahan working a defensive guard here.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O Callahan leaves black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
black blocks a head kick by O Callahan.
Joseph T O Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
O Callahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.

black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Callahan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.
O Callahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Callahan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under black.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan trying to control from half guard but black is working away.
black wants to improve his position but O Callahan is controlling well.
black trying to hold on to O Callahan's head to control him but O Callahan postures up.
O Callahan controlling the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black is trying to control but can't.
O Callahan prevents black from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
black avoids a kick to the body.
O Callahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Callahan wants it to stay on the feet.
O Callahan misses with a two punch combination.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Callahan misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Callahan lands a nice looking body kick.
O Callahan leaves black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Callahan.
black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Callahan defends it nicely.
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
black fails to land the takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
black is trying to control the position but O Callahan postures up.
O Callahan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
big black has got the better of the ground game so far.

black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
black looking to control.
O Callahan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
black is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan trying to stand up but can't free himself from black's guard.

O Callahan gets to his feet - black follows without any prompting.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Callahan but O Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
black moves out of range of the body kick.
O Callahan tries to land a front kick but black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
black wants to pass the guard but O Callahan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph T O Callahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on big black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

O Callahan slaps away a takedown attempt from black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
black fails with a takedown attempt.
black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Callahan defends it nicely.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.

O Callahan takes the fight into the clinch.

O Callahan manages to break the clinch.
O Callahan lands with a kick to the temple. black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Callahan throws a hook to the side of black's head but black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Callahan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Callahan.
black avoids the head kick by O Callahan.
O Callahan throws a body kick that misses.
O Callahan stuffs the takedown attempt from black. black gets slowly back to his feet.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
black moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by O Callahan which made him look bad.
black shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Callahan delivers a nice body kick.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling a little - O Callahan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
O Callahan tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Callahan as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
black closes the distance and clinches up with O Callahan, looking for a takedown. black pushes O Callahan against the cage but O Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan moves in looking to clinch but black pushes him off.
O Callahan scores with a head kick.
black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Callahan thuds his shin into the meat of black's side.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
black shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Callahan is looking to clinch but black is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan lands a head kick!
black has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Callahan.
O Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
black closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Callahan circles away.
O Callahan throws a head kick that black semi-blocks.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from black is defended easily by O Callahan.
black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan 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.
black won't allow O Callahan to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
black content just to control the position here.
O Callahan wants to hold on but black pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan taking shots to the head.
black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Callahan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
black looking to control but O Callahan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
black breaks from O Callahan's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Callahan tries to hold on but black pushes him away.
O Callahan can't escape the position.

black looking for a guillotine from mount but O Callahan is having none of it.
black throws some wild stikes that O Callahan manages to avoid easily.
O Callahan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Callahan wants to get back to his feet.
black wants to advance to full mount but O Callahan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black stopping the sweep attempt from O Callahan.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from black.
black tries to free his leg and advance position but O Callahan is retaining full guard.
black trying to control the position from guard on top but O Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
black blocks the body kick.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick from O Callahan lands but black takes it in his stride.
black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Callahan's waist but O Callahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing black off to one side.
black is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
O Callahan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Callahan. O Callahan obviously looking to wear him down.

black shoots in and bounces O Callahan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
O Callahan keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
black looking to pass the guard.
big black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Callahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
black throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph T O Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Callahan lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph T O Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Callahan, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!

Joseph T O Callahan wins by unanimous decision!