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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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.#CL2#
OCallaghan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levine, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
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.
#TD#
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. #REVR##T2#
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. #REVB#
OCallaghan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
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. #REVR#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
Levine seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
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. #SU#
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#TD#
and Levine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OCallaghan's guard.#ES2#
OCallaghan has his feet on Levine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
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. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levine.
OCallaghan throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
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.#T4#
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.#BC2#
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.#TD#
Levine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
OCallaghan pushes Levine away with a front kick.#CL2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T4#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Travis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OCallaghan tries to avoid it but Travis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OCallaghan to the ground. OCallaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Travis as OCallaghan shoots in.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OCallaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
OCallaghan has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
Travis missing with knees to the body.
OCallaghan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Travis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
Travis shoots in but OCallaghan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is trying hard to land a takedown here. OCallaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OCallaghan has his takedown stuffed
and Travis counters with a three punch combo that has OCallaghan backing up. OCallaghan nods at Travis to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##CL2#
OCallaghan clinches.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
OCallaghan pulls guard successfully.
Travis won't allow OCallaghan to sweep him here.
OCallaghan is controlling Travis's posture.
Travis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Travis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travis fails with the takedown
and OCallaghan counters with a body kick.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown but Travis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OCallaghan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTravis.
OCallaghan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Travis has been cut.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown but Travis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis fails in his attempt to clinch.
OCallaghan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Travis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and OCallaghan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Travis is breathing heavily.
Travis misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
OCallaghan drags the fight down to the ground.
OCallaghan looking for a sweep. Not yet OCallaghan, not yet.
Travis throwing strikes but missing.
Travis looking to sit in guard and control but OCallaghan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Travis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. OCallaghan stacks Travis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by OCallaghan!
OCallaghan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Travis's legs. #T4#
OCallaghan prevents Travis from escaping the position.
OCallaghan is looking to take a break and control but Travis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OCallaghan staying calm.#SUB2#
OCallaghan tries for a kimura but Travis is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis tries to bench press OCallaghan off him but OCallaghan keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky OCallaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norris Travis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.
Travis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OCallaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
OCallaghan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travis dives in and grabs OCallaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. OCallaghan pushes down on Travis's head and hops out.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt.
OCallaghan with the counter takedown but Travis avoids it easily.
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.
OCallaghan shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.#T1#
OCallaghan takes an elbow to the temple.
OCallaghan has Travis pressed against the cage, preventing Travis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on OCallaghan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Travis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OCallaghan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky OCallaghan.
Travis jumps guard but OCallaghan stands there with Travis around his waist. Travis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Travis tries to work over OCallaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OCallaghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Travis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Travis can't find room to land a body shot as OCallaghan controls the action.
#T2#
OCallaghan controlling the action here for a moment.
Travis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OCallaghan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OCallaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but Travis won't allow it.
Travis tries to throw a body punch but OCallaghan avoids it by throwing Travis back against the cage.
Travis misses with a knee strike.
Travis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OCallaghan is keeping busy.
OCallaghan lands an elbow inside.
OCallaghan lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
OCallaghan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Travis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Travis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OCallaghan is breathing heavily.#T3#
OCallaghan pulls Travis in to control the position. #SU#
Travis gets to his feet. OCallaghan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
OCallaghan fails to land the takedown.
OCallaghan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Travis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travis. #SU#
Travis stands up and waves to OCallaghan to follow him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Travis.#T4#
Travis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Travis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Travis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Travis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OCallaghan works on Travis's body with a couple of short punches.
OCallaghan stalling.
OCallaghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Travis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OCallaghan.
OCallaghan leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norris Travis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norris Travis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
OCallaghan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OCallaghan blocks a head kick by Travis.
Travis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OCallaghan.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt - OCallaghan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis darts in looking for a takedown but OCallaghan gets double underhooks and turns Travis into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan shoots in looking for a takedown. Travis tries to sprawl out of it but OCallaghan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Travis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis slips a jab and a cross from OCallaghan.
#T1#
OCallaghan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OCallaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OCallaghan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Micky OCallaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OCallaghan shoots for a double leg takedown but Travis sprawls well. He's pushed OCallaghan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Micky OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OCallaghan has taken the fight to the clinch.
OCallaghan is looking to control Travis's arms but Travis gets an underhook and turns him. Now OCallaghan has his back to the cage.
OCallaghan looking for a takedown.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky OCallaghan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OCallaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OCallaghan blocks a body shot from Travis.
Travis missing with knees to the body.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Travis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Travis tries to land a knee to the head but OCallaghan blocks with his arms.
OCallaghan tries to circle away but Travis has him pinned against the cage.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on OCallaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Travis.
OCallaghan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Travis prevents it.
OCallaghan blocks an elbow strike.
Travis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Travis prevents a takedown attempt there.
OCallaghan is trying to pull guard but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis lands a good knee to the midsection. OCallaghan won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Travis looking to slow down the pace here.
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
OCallaghan blocks a body shot from Travis.
OCallaghan dodges an elbow strike from Travis.
OCallaghan jumps guard but Travis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Travis jumps into guard, dragging OCallaghan to the mat.
OCallaghan trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet.
OCallaghan throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travis is trying to keep OCallaghan in close.
OCallaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Travis looking for a guillotine here but OCallaghan defends easily.
OCallaghan with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Travis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Travis wants to control from the top but OCallaghan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Travis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Travis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micky OCallaghan!
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