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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 4127 p4p, 447 weight class) and Jack Anvile (ranked 4056 p4p, 441 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Anvile!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum closes the distance and clinches.
McCallum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCallum.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anvile throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallum.
McCallum gets through Anvile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCallum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCallum keeps control of Anvile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Anvile's head.
Anvile lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anvile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anvile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum lands a right hand.
Anvile wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCallum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallum lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile leaning against his opponent.
Anvile tries to break free but McCallum pushes him back against the cage.
McCallum tries to throw a body punch but Anvile avoids it by throwing McCallum back against the cage.
Anvile wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCallum is working Anvile over against the cage.
McCallum lands a right hand.
McCallum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anvile is trying to break the clinch but McCallum has him pressed against the cage.
Anvile looking to stall.
Anvile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McCallum.
A hook to the body from McCallum.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from McCallum.
Anvile wants to get back to striking at distance but McCallum won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for McCallum.
Anvile looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCallum is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCallum tries to land a front kick but Anvile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anvile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anvile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCallum.
McCallum clinches.
McCallum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anvile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
Anvile throws a body kick that misses
and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anvile misses the body punch
and McCallum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anvile throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anvile throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Anvile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
Anvile throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anvile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anvile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anvile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCallum scores with a shot to the body.
Anvile throws the kick towards the body but McCallum avoids it.
McCallum lands a nice shot that snaps Anvile's head back.
Anvile misses with a hook to the body
and McCallum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anvile thinking.
McCallum has closed the distance and engaged Anvile in a clinch.
Nice body punch from McCallum.
McCallum has Anvile pressed against the cage, preventing Anvile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Anvile's head.
McCallum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCallum pushes Anvile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anvile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from McCallum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McCallum.
McCallum leaning against his opponent.
Anvile tries to break free but McCallum pushes him back against the cage.
McCallum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Anvile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anvile is trying to force a seperation but McCallum has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from McCallum.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCallum.
McCallum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCallum is stalling here.
Anvile blocks a body shot from McCallum.
McCallum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anvile up against the cage.
McCallum lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCallum dominated that round.
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.
Anvile connects with a leg kick. McCallum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anvile moves away.
Anvile throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anvile, pushing him back against the cage.
McCallum lands a left hand.
Anvile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCallum scores with a hook to the body.
Anvile is trying to break the clinch but McCallum is controlling him.
Anvile is looking to break free of the clinch but McCallum has double underhooks.
McCallum struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
Anvile misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum prevents Anvile from breaking the clinch.
Anvile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anvile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anvile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anvile letting McCallum take a breather here.
McCallum tries to throw a body punch but Anvile avoids it by throwing McCallum back against the cage.
Anvile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anvile tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCallum lands a body shot.
McCallum tries a body shot but Anvile blocks it.
Mike McCallum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anvile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from McCallum.
McCallum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCallum digs a right hand into Anvile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anvile's gas tank.
McCallum has Anvile pressed against the cage, preventing Anvile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anvile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anvile is breathing heavily.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCallum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anvile.
As Anvile tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Anvile manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum wants to clinch.
McCallum thuds a left hand into Anvile's body.
Mike McCallum is winning the standup battle so far.
McCallum scores with a nice head shot.
McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anvile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from McCallum.
McCallum throws a body punch but Anvile moves out of range.
McCallum takes a swing at Anvile's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Anvile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anvile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCallum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCallum closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anvile misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCallum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anvile has time to react.
Anvile scores with a push kick.
McCallum swings for the body but Anvile moves out of range.
Anvile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCallum counters with a nice body shot.
McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anvile.
McCallum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anvile can do to turn this around?
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McCallum. That snapped Anvile's head back.
Nice straight punches there by McCallum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCallum.
McCallum lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses.
McCallum with a jab.
Anvile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anvile is rocked!
McCallum works Anvile's body with a nice hook.
Anvile is still on wobbly legs! Can McCallum finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
Anvile seems to have recovered his senses.
Anvile misses with a body shot.
Anvile throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum drives through and clinches with Anvile against the cage.
Anvile prevents a body shot from McCallum.
A short left from McCallum.
A nice left hand lands by McCallum.
McCallum lands a nice shot to the body.
McCallum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anvile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from McCallum - that landed with a thud.
A short right from McCallum.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCallum lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCallum dominated that second round.
That's time! McCallum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCallum thuds a left hand into Anvile's body.
McCallum digs a good body shot into Anvile's ribs.
McCallum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCallum cracks Anvile with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anvile looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McCallum finish him?
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anvile misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by McCallum - just one landing.
Anvile gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCallum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCallum.
McCallum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from McCallum on the inside.
McCallum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anvile or not.
Good body shot from McCallum.
McCallum stalls.
Anvile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCallum digs a right hand into Anvile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anvile's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from McCallum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile letting McCallum take a breather here.
Anvile wants to get back to striking at distance but McCallum won't allow it.
McCallum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCallum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCallum lands a nice uppercut.
McCallum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCallum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCallum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCallum.
McCallum is stalling here.
McCallum lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallum.
McCallum lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum digs a right hand into Anvile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anvile's gas tank.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McCallum scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McCallum.
A nice left hand lands by McCallum.
McCallum lands a shot to the body.
McCallum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCallum is leaning against Anvile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCallum slows down the pace here.
McCallum leaning against his opponent.
Anvile tries to land knees in the clinch but McCallum avoids the damage to the body.
McCallum pushes Anvile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallum tries to throw a body punch but Anvile avoids it by throwing McCallum back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCallum as the two fighters clinch.
McCallum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCallum.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Anvile's head.
McCallum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCallum has Anvile pressed against the cage.
McCallum pushes Anvile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McCallum.
McCallum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anvile backwards.
Anvile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCallum has him pressed against the cage.
Anvile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCallum's elbow.
McCallum prevents Anvile from breaking the clinch.
Anvile stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
Anvile trying to land knees to the body.
Anvile is trying to break the clinch but McCallum has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum lands with a right to the head.
McCallum misses with a body punch.
McCallum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anvile backwards.
Anvile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anvile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anvile tries to keep at a distance but McCallum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anvile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anvile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anvile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anvile lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvile throws a leg kick
and McCallum counters with a left to the body.
McCallum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mike McCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCallum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McCallum!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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