PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Allen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Allen
vs
McCallum

190 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

GREEN!160
Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCallum walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McCallum blocks the leg kick.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Allen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCallum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallum defending well though.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but McCallum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Allen is trying to work for a kimura but McCallum is defending well.
McCallum gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen postures up in McCallum's guard and throws a big left but McCallum blocks it.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCallum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum trying to strike off his back.
McCallum trying to control the position.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.

McCallum looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. McCallum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by McCallum!
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCallum trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Allen just wasn't active enough.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for McCallum with that takedown attempt.
McCallum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Nice cross by McCallum.
McCallum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.

McCallum rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCallum pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCallum swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen can't break the clinch.
McCallum tries to pull guard but Allen won't allow it.
McCallum has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCallum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.

Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCallum was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Allen distracts McCallum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but McCallum blocks nicely.
Allen wants to pass the guard but McCallum is keeping the position.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. McCallum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by McCallum!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen wants to control from the top but McCallum keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCallum is on top in guard.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Allen throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCallum uses it to pass to side control.
Kevin Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Allen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Allen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Allen avoids a series of strikes thrown by McCallum.
Allen tries to reverse the position but McCallum maintains control.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
McCallum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
McCallum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Allen is bucking up trying to escape but McCallum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCallum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
McCallum trying to control but Allen is having none of it.
McCallum prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
McCallum looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen blocking the ground and pound.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding McCallum's attempts to control the action.
McCallum with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Allen is working to get back to half guard.
Allen suckers McCallum into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Allen is now in McCallum's guard!
Allen throws a strike but McCallum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCallum won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen controls McCallum momentarily but McCallum frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy McCallum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCallum is not content to let Allen control the position.
McCallum prevents Allen from improving position.
McCallum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

McCallum actively working from the bottom here.
McCallum is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallum defending well though.
McCallum wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
McCallum is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCallum trying to get back to full guard but Allen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Allen tries to control but McCallum wriggling away.
Allen lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to escape the mount.
McCallum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McCallum throws an elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCallum's guard. Nice move by Allen!
McCallum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McCallum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
McCallum has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
McCallum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen won't allow McCallum to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Kevin Allen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCallum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Allen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen working the strikes but McCallum uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCallum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Allen!
After winning the bout, Kevin Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andy McCallum was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to all my fans for this loss. Didn't perform as well as I expected, but I will come back stronger than ever.'.