PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Lambert (ranked 25851 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack OCallahan (ranked 6145 p4p, 598 weight class). Rolland Lambert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lambert
vs
OCallahan

185 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolland Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack OCallahan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lambert moves into the clinch successfully.
Lambert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OCallahan's efforts to push away.
OCallahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Lambert has double underhooks.
Lambert stalling.
OCallahan is trying to pull guard but Lambert has him pressed against the cage.
OCallahan is trying to break the clinch but Lambert is controlling him.
Lambert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OCallahan's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallahan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Lambert decides to pull guard.
OCallahan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lambert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OCallahan is looking to stand up but Lambert isn't so interested in that idea.
OCallahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OCallahan wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OCallahan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lambert escapes and throws OCallahan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lambert working the ground and pound.
OCallahan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lambert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OCallahan, who protects the arm well.
OCallahan trying his best to control but Lambert has mounted him.
Lambert landing strikes from the mount.
OCallahan tries to reverse the position but Lambert maintains control.
Lambert lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lambert working the ground and pound effectively.
Lambert is landing with some decent strikes but OCallahan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OCallahan?
Lambert lands a heavy elbow.
Lambert is landing with some decent strikes but OCallahan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OCallahan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Lambert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
OCallahan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert lands a big elbow.
OCallahan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert landing punches.
OCallahan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OCallahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lambert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lambert avoids the attempt from OCallahan to control.
Lambert lands a big shot there that rocks OCallahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolland Lambert dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lambert shoots in for a double leg but OCallahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lambert lands with a slapping head kick.
OCallahan shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambert sprawls well. He's pushed OCallahan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OCallahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambert defends it nicely.
Lambert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OCallahan.
Rolland Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack OCallahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OCallahan closes the distance and clinches.
Lambert content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OCallahan is trying to stall.
Lambert taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on OCallahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OCallahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolland Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OCallahan throws a lazy head kick

and Lambert moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OCallahan tries to pull guard but Lambert won't allow it.
Lambert prevents OCallahan from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Lambert breaks from the clinch.
OCallahan avoids the head kick by Lambert.
Jack OCallahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lambert.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OCallahan tries a head kick but it misses.
As OCallahan looks to move away, Lambert throws a big counter combo but OCallahan just gets out of the way.
Lambert tries a head kick but it misses.

OCallahan moves into range and clinches up with Lambert.

Lambert breaks from the clinch.
OCallahan tries for a takedown but Lambert circles away easily

and Lambert moves into the clinch.
OCallahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lambert pulls guard successfully.
Lambert lands an upkick as OCallahan stands over him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

OCallahan wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy.
Lambert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lambert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OCallahan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lambert.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OCallahan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lambert manages to pass to mount!
Lambert avoids the attempt from OCallahan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolland Lambert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lambert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OCallahan, pushing him back against the cage.
OCallahan can't find room to land a body shot as Lambert controls the action.
Lambert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

OCallahan jumps guard and drags Lambert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OCallahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lambert drops back looking for a leg! OCallahan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OCallahan manages to kick Lambert off! Lambert jumps back into OCallahan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OCallahan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambert is on top in guard.

Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OCallahan is controlling Lambert's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OCallahan 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.
Lambert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lambert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lambert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lambert lands a couple of digs.

OCallahan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lambert escapes and throws OCallahan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
OCallahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OCallahan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lambert is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert raining down shots from the mount!
Lambert lands a big shot there that rocks OCallahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lambert landing punches.
Lambert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OCallahan tries to hold on but Lambert postures up.
Lambert lands a big shot there that rocks OCallahan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lambert with the ground and pound from mount.
Rolland Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert raining down shots from the mount!
Lambert unloading with bombs!
OCallahan can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lambert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lambert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jack OCallahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolland Lambert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lambert scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OCallahan?

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolland Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lambert 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Lambert!