PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mclevain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Mclevain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCallum
vs
Mclevain

185 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Mclevain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCallum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCallum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mclevain blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCallum.
Mclevain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCallum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mclevain's head.
Mclevain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCallum.
Mclevain is trying to stand back up but McCallum is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mclevain's head.
McCallum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCallum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mclevain to regain full guard.
Mclevain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mclevain looks gassed!
McCallum tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclevain is retaining full guard.
Mclevain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclevain has wrist control.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum cracks Mclevain with a solid left hand.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
McCallum chips away with some ground and pound.
Mclevain has momentary wrist control but McCallum slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCallum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallum working some strikes from top position.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
McCallum is in close to Mclevain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCallum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mclevain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is working Mclevain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCallum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCallum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCallum cracks Mclevain with a solid left hand.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclevain is keeping the position for now.
Mclevain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCallum.
McCallum is working Mclevain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCallum postures up in Mclevain's guard and throws a big left but Mclevain blocks it.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Mclevain blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCallum postures up in Mclevain's guard and throws a big left but Mclevain blocks it.
McCallum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mclevain's head.
McCallum works over Mclevain with some ground and pound from guard.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum cracks Mclevain with a solid left hand.
McCallum with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Mclevain blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclevain has momentary wrist control but McCallum slips an elbow through the middle.
McCallum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy McCallum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCallum drives through and clinches with Mclevain against the cage.
McCallum avoiding damage.

Mclevain is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCallum is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mclevain to the mat. Mclevain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
McCallum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCallum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
Mclevain wants to stand but McCallum is controlling the position.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
Mclevain is breathing heavily.
McCallum postures up and lands a big shot to Mclevain's brow.
McCallum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mclevain's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andy McCallum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclevain has wrist control.
McCallum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCallum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCallum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclevain can do to turn this around?
McCallum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCallum landing some decent shots from guard.
McCallum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCallum is in close to Mclevain's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCallum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCallum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCallum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclevain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mclevain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mclevain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum is working Mclevain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
Mclevain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is working Mclevain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum landing some decent shots from guard.
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclevain has wrist control.
McCallum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCallum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCallum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mclevain's head.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCallum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCallum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCallum thows a big elbow that misses.
McCallum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCallum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mclevain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy McCallum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCallum forces Mclevain back against the cage and clinches.

McCallum tightens his grip and picks Mclevain up, before dumping him to the ground. Mclevain manages to land in guard.
Mclevain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCallum is controlling him.
McCallum lands a couple of elbows.
McCallum distracts Mclevain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing.
McCallum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCallum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCallum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclevain is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCallum scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCallum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum lands a couple of elbows.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing.
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclevain has wrist control.
Mclevain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
McCallum pushes down on Mclevain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCallum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCallum lands with a punch from half guard.
McCallum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCallum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mclevain is looking to control McCallum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mclevain avoid being mounted?
McCallum trying to mount his opponent but Mclevain defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclevain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCallum scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCallum lands strikes from half guard.
McCallum working Mclevain over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCallum lands a nice short elbow.
McCallum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCallum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCallum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCallum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCallum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum drops an elbow to the side of Mclevain's head.
McCallum thows a huge punch but Mclevain dodges it nicely.
McCallum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCallum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCallum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCallum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCallum trying to mount his opponent but Mclevain defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclevain pushes McCallum off looking to stand but McCallum dives back in and keeps control.
David Mclevain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy McCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclevain won't allow McCallum to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy McCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCallum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy McCallum!