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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odis Levine (ranked 8012 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky OCallaghan (ranked 5387 p4p, 0 weight class). Micky OCallaghan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Odis Levine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky OCallaghan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OCallaghan drives through and clinches with Levine against the cage.
Levine has had enough of the clinch but OCallaghan keeps him there for the moment.
OCallaghan trying to stall but Levine improves his position.
OCallaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OCallaghan fails with the takedown.
Levine shoots in looking for a takedown but OCallaghan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Levine is looking to clinch but OCallaghan is avoiding it.
OCallaghan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Levine moves out of range as OCallaghan strikes.
Levine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Levine scores with a shot to the body.
Levine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levine is defended easily by OCallaghan.
OCallaghan throws a fast counter high kick but Levine manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odis Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OCallaghan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levine, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Levine tries to pull guard but OCallaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually Levine drops back down to his feet.
Levine successfully pulls guard.
OCallaghan throwing strikes from guard but Levine blocks nicely.
OCallaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Levine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OCallaghan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Levine is proving hard to escape from.
Levine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OCallaghan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan controlling the position.
Levine stopping the sweep attempt from OCallaghan.
Levine wants to control from the top but OCallaghan keeps moving.
Levine stopping the sweep attempt from OCallaghan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levine is looking to stand up but OCallaghan won't let him.
OCallaghan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
OCallaghan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Levine looking to sit in guard and control but OCallaghan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OCallaghan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan postures up.
OCallaghan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OCallaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Levine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OCallaghan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OCallaghan, into his guard.
OCallaghan looks winded!
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Levine from controlling successfully.
OCallaghan wants to sweep here but Levine controlling him for the moment.
Levine throwing strikes but missing.
Levine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levine stops OCallaghan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micky OCallaghan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levine tries to close the distance and clinch but OCallaghan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OCallaghan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Levine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
OCallaghan tries to get to full guard but Levine has control of the leg.
OCallaghan keeps trying to improve his position.
OCallaghan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Levine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OCallaghan defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan trying to hold on to Levine's head to control him but Levine postures up.
Levine slows the pace down in half guard.
OCallaghan is breathing heavily.
Levine seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine wants to control but OCallaghan is keeping him busy.
OCallaghan pushes Levine off looking to stand but Levine dives back in and keeps control.
Levine drops an elbow to the side of OCallaghan's head.
Levine decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Micky OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levine tries to clinch there but OCallaghan circles away.
OCallaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OCallaghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Levine's waist but Levine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OCallaghan off to one side.
Levine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Levine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OCallaghan's guard.
OCallaghan has his feet on Levine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Levine tries to avoid it but OCallaghan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Levine to the ground. Levine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Levine was looking to counter with a kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levine.
Levine tries for a takedown but OCallaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odis Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levine fails with the takedown
and OCallaghan counters with a three punch combo that has Levine backing up. Levine nods at OCallaghan to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OCallaghan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levine.
OCallaghan throws a sloppy body shot
and Levine counters by moving into the clinch.
Levine jumps guard but OCallaghan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Levine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OCallaghan to keep the fight standing.
Levine jumps guard but OCallaghan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Levine is trying to pull guard but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Levine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OCallaghan.
Levine tries to pull guard but OCallaghan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Levine working hard to break the clinch.
OCallaghan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Levine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine is trying to drag OCallaghan to the mat but OCallaghan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
OCallaghan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levine doesn't manage to clinch there - OCallaghan circles away.
OCallaghan shoots in but Levine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Levine moves in looking to clinch but OCallaghan pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OCallaghan has one foot on Levine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micky OCallaghan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Levine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Levine shoots in for a takedown but OCallaghan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OCallaghan.
Levine throws a combination. OCallaghan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Levine shoots in looking for a takedown. OCallaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Levine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OCallaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Micky OCallaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OCallaghan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine shoots in for a double leg but OCallaghan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odis Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Levine but Levine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levine tries to counter with a takedown but OCallaghan is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OCallaghan shoots in looking for a takedown but Levine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OCallaghan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Levine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Levine or perhaps it was just good defense by OCallaghan, which made it look bad.
Levine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OCallaghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
OCallaghan doesn't manage to clinch there - Levine circles away.
Levine throws a big counter combination but OCallaghan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Levine shoots for a takedown but OCallaghan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OCallaghan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan pushes Levine away with a front kick.
OCallaghan closes the distance and clinches.
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
Levine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OCallaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
OCallaghan shoots in and drives through. Levine sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from OCallaghan as Levine shoots in.
OCallaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OCallaghan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levine defends well and OCallaghan ends up having to push Levine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Levine tries to clinch up but OCallaghan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OCallaghan.
Levine attempts a counter takedown but OCallaghan avoids it well and moves away.
OCallaghan leaves Levine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Levine backs off OCallaghan throws a huge counter combo but Levine manages to avoid it all.
Levine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Levine closes this distance looking for a takedown but OCallaghan circles away.
Odis Levine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OCallaghan moves into the clinch successfully.
OCallaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
Levine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OCallaghan after a bit of a struggle.
Levine wants a takedown but no success here.
Levine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OCallaghan smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OCallaghan shoots in but no luck this time.
Levine lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Levine does no damage.
OCallaghan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OCallaghan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levine.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levine is defended easily by OCallaghan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky OCallaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OCallaghan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky OCallaghan!
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RATING
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