PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe DaGiantKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McCallum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DaGiantKiller
vs
McCallum

193 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe DaGiantKiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaGiantKiller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DaGiantKiller keeps the fight on the outside.
DaGiantKiller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCallum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DaGiantKiller to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses.
DaGiantKiller scores with a punch to the head.
DaGiantKiller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCallum momentarily.
DaGiantKiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCallum avoids the head kick by DaGiantKiller.
DaGiantKiller misses with a looping right.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by McCallum. Beautiful body shot.
McCallum throws a head kick but DaGiantKiller moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller avoids the body shot from McCallum.
DaGiantKiller throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller lands an overhand right.
DaGiantKiller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DaGiantKiller misses with a looping right.
DaGiantKiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
Conor McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses
and McCallum counters with a head kick.
McCallum throws a nice inside leg kick.
DaGiantKiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
McCallum misses with a head kick.

DaGiantKiller takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DaGiantKiller moves away.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Conor McCallum has been cut.
DaGiantKiller scores with a leg kick.
DaGiantKiller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCallum blocks a head kick by DaGiantKiller.
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaGiantKiller throws a body punch but McCallum moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaGiantKiller throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
DaGiantKiller cracks McCallum with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaGiantKiller was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
McCallum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DaGiantKiller rather than just go for the knockout.
McCallum tries to clinch up.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DaGiantKiller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCallum counters with a good, hard body kick but DaGiantKiller shrugs it off.
McCallum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaGiantKiller's calf.
DaGiantKiller misses the jab.

McCallum rushes DaGiantKiller and presses him up against the cage.

McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum lands a jab to the nose.
DaGiantKiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCallum.
McCallum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DaGiantKiller.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
McCallum throws a head kick that half lands.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller blocks a head kick by McCallum.
McCallum slips under a jab.
DaGiantKiller swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCallum counters with a big head kick but DaGiantKiller shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaGiantKiller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DaGiantKiller is breathing heavily.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.
McCallum scores with a hook to the body. DaGiantKiller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DaGiantKiller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor McCallum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McCallum's cut.
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.

McCallum tries to clinch up but DaGiantKiller circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DaGiantKiller, as that shot connected.

McCallum has taken the fight to the clinch.
DaGiantKiller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCallum scores with a nice hook to the head.
DaGiantKiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
DaGiantKiller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCallum has him pressed against the cage.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaGiantKiller's elbow.
DaGiantKiller blocks the elbow strike.
DaGiantKiller is trying to push McCallum away but McCallum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCallum obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum avoiding damage.
McCallum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaGiantKiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCallum lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaGiantKiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DaGiantKiller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McCallum takes the fight into the clinch.
DaGiantKiller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
DaGiantKiller is trying to break free.
McCallum lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum crunches a lovely knee into DaGiantKiller's ribcage.
McCallum stalling against the cage.
McCallum wants a takedown but no success here.

McCallum breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by McCallum or perhaps it was just good defense by DaGiantKiller which made him look bad.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCallum.
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DaGiantKiller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DaGiantKiller blocks a head kick by McCallum.
McCallum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCallum throws a nice head kick!
DaGiantKiller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCallum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DaGiantKiller misses with a combination
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCallum lands with an overhand left.
DaGiantKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.

DaGiantKiller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCallum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DaGiantKiller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DaGiantKiller tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCallum passes DaGiantKiller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCallum wants to pass the guard but DaGiantKiller is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCallum is looking for a kimura here.

McCallum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DaGiantKiller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCallum.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallum trying to control the action but DaGiantKiller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McCallum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McCallum's cut.
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!

A head kick misses from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum lands a high kick!
McCallum lands with an overhand left.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller lands with a kick to the temple. McCallum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DaGiantKiller avoids the head kick by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.

McCallum tries to keep at a distance but DaGiantKiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
DaGiantKiller working aggressively here.
DaGiantKiller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

McCallum manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaGiantKiller's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller swats away the attempt to clinch by McCallum.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

DaGiantKiller moves into the clinch successfully.
McCallum tries to land a knee to the head but DaGiantKiller blocks with his arms.

McCallum breaks from the clinch.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses
and McCallum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

DaGiantKiller closes the distance and pushes McCallum back into the cage.

McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum tries to clinch up.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but DaGiantKiller shows good takedown defense.
McCallum blocks a head kick by DaGiantKiller.
McCallum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCallum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conor McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCallum lands a jab to DaGiantKiller's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum sizes up DaGiantKiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

DaGiantKiller closes the distance and clinches.
DaGiantKiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallum looking to throw knees to the head but DaGiantKiller is blocking nicely.

McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DaGiantKiller throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

DaGiantKiller closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum wants to stall.
McCallum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCallum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum scores with a knee to the head.
McCallum tries to stall but DaGiantKiller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCallum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaGiantKillers head.
McCallum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DaGiantKiller as McCallum tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DaGiantKiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

DaGiantKiller breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McCallum misses.
DaGiantKiller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Conor McCallum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

DaGiantKiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaGiantKiller pulls him back up using the underhooks.

DaGiantKiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

DaGiantKiller moves into the clinch.
McCallum is trying to maintain a safe position but DaGiantKiller gets an underhook and turns McCallum into the cage.
McCallum avoiding damage as DaGiantKiller throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DaGiantKiller struggles to land a body shot inside as McCallum controls his hands.
DaGiantKiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCallum's elbow.
McCallum is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe DaGiantKiller.
Well McCallum 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giuseppe DaGiantKiller!