PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty Pig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Callahan
vs
Pig

179 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fatty Pig!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pig misses with a head kick.
Pig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Callahan counters with a left to the body.
Pig doesn't manage to clinch there - Callahan circles away.

Pig darts in and clinches Callahan up against the cage.
Callahan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Callahan taking a breather.
Callahan lands an elbow just above Pig 's eye.
Pig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callahan takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Marc Callahan has been cut.
Pig digs a right hand into Callahan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callahan's gas tank.
Callahan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Pig breaks from the clinch.
Callahan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!

Pig clinches.

Pig decides to pull guard.
Pig is wriggling around but Callahan manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Callahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig is trying to maintain the position but Callahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Callahan is one step ahead there.

Pig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Callahan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fatty Pig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pig pinned against the cage. Pig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pig moves into range and clinches up with Callahan.

Pig breaks the clinch.
Callahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pig.
Pig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pig rushes Callahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pig drags the fight down to the ground.
Pig will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Callahan with a nice head shot there.
Pig is looking to sweep but instead, Callahan has passed into half guard.

Callahan is looking for a kimura but Pig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Callahan to get the leverage.
Pig wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Callahan prevents Pig from improving his position.

Callahan is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pig is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatty Pig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Callahan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pig forces Callahan back against the cage and clinches.
Pig digs a right hand into Callahan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callahan's gas tank.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Pig has him pressed against the cage.
Pig just leaning against Callahan, taking a breather.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Pig is controlling the position.

Pig manages to break the clinch.

Callahan closes the distance and clinches.

Pig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callahan uses from the top position.
Callahan is standing up over Pig. Pig looks to escape but Callahan dives into side control.
Pig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pig is pressing down on Callahan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig has his hands on Callahan's head, controlling the position.
Pig wants to sweep but no luck.
Pig trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pig wants to sweep but no luck.

We're going to have a standup here because Marc Callahan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pig closes the distance and clinches up with Callahan, looking for a takedown. Pig pushes Callahan against the cage but Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Callahan clinches up against the cage.

Pig breaks the clinch.
Callahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pig is defended easily by Callahan.
Pig wants to clinch up but Callahan keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pig dives in for a single leg takedown but Callahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marc Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty Pig.
Pig lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Callahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Callahan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pig avoids a wild elbow strike from Callahan.

Pig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Callahan clinches.

Pig manages to break the clinch.
Callahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Pig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Pig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan blocks the body kick.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pig as he jumps to the side.
Pig goes for a double leg but Callahan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Callahan continues to drive forward.
Pig is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pig is working Callahan over against the cage.

Pig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pig throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Callahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pig defends it nicely.
Pig fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatty Pig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Callahan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pig fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pig moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pig tries to pull guard but Callahan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pig.

Pig jumps into guard, dragging Callahan to the mat.
Callahan throwing strikes from guard but Pig blocks nicely.
Pig trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig is pulling down on Callahan's head to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fatty Pig wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pig tries to clinch but Callahan is having none of it.
Fatty Pig seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pig clinches.
Callahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Callahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pig's elbow.
Pig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Callahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pig wants to stall.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Pig controls the action.
Callahan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pig blocks it with crossed arms.
Callahan misses with a body punch.
Callahan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pig lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Callahan.

Pig breaks from the clinch.

Pig closes the distance and pushes Callahan back into the cage.
A short right from Pig.

Marc Callahan's cut is getting worse.
Fatty Pig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Callahan walks away with a smile on his face. Pig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pig delivers a nice body kick.
Pig tries to clinch there but Callahan circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marc Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty Pig.
Pig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pig shoots in but Callahan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pig throws a head kick but Callahan moves out of range.
Pig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan fails with a takedown attempt.

Callahan tries to keep at a distance but Pig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Callahan wants to break free but Pig has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan has had enough of the clinch but Pig keeps him there for the moment.
Pig tries to pull guard but Callahan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatty Pig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pig gets tackled into the cage by Callahan. Callahan maintains the clinch.
Pig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pig as he jumps to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pig. Callahan shrugs it off though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pig tries to clinch but Callahan moves out of range.
Marc Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pig tries to clinch but Callahan moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fatty Pig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatty Pig!