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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Banks moves out of range as OCallaghan throws a body kick.
OCallaghan swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh OCallaghan got wobbled bad by a big combination! Banks presses forward with punches and knees until OCallaghan stumbles to the ground! The ref watches OCallaghan closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Banks!
Carlton Banks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Van Cleefe gets caught napping as OCallaghan dives in and scores a takedown. Van Cleefe manages to retain guard.
OCallaghan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OCallaghan tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a triangle but OCallaghan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a triangle but OCallaghan pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OCallaghan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
OCallaghan gets to his feet. Van Cleefe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Van Cleefe tries to move into range but OCallaghan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
OCallaghan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OCallaghan connects with a high kick.
OCallaghan lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from OCallaghan lands but Van Cleefe takes it in his stride.
OCallaghan connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
OCallaghan dances in with a quick combination. Van Cleefe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from OCallaghan snaps Van Cleefe's head back. Van Cleefe stumbles backwards against the cage. OCallaghan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Van Cleefe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Van Cleefe just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie OCallaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Parker rushes OCallaghan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Parker misses #TD2#
and OCallaghan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
OCallaghan tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
OCallaghan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker motions for OCallaghan to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OCallaghan wants to counter the offense by Parker and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
OCallaghan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from OCallaghan. #CUT2#
It looks like Vic Parker has been cut.#T1#
Parker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OCallaghan stalling.
Parker is trying to pull guard but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vic Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and OCallaghan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
OCallaghan forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
Parker letting OCallaghan take a breather here.
Parker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
OCallaghan throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
OCallaghan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parker up against the cage.#TD2#
OCallaghan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Parker regains guard.
OCallaghan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parker keeping moving, preventing OCallaghan from controlling successfully.
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!
OCallaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Charlie OCallaghan has been cut.#T3#
OCallaghan lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
OCallaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OCallaghan looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but OCallaghan gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker thows a leg kick but OCallaghan checks it #CL2#
and OCallaghan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OCallaghan after a bit of a struggle.
Parker is breathing heavily.
OCallaghan managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
OCallaghan fails to pull guard.
OCallaghan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##BC2#
OCallaghan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
OCallaghan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OCallaghan showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OCallaghan wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
OCallaghan wants to stand up but Parker has a hold of him and won't allow it. #ES#
Parker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Parker gets caught napping as OCallaghan dives in and scores a takedown. Parker manages to retain guard.#ES#
Parker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. OCallaghan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie OCallaghan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but OCallaghan has taken the fight into the clinch.
OCallaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker looking for a takedown. #TD#
Parker pulls guard effortlessly.
OCallaghan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker wants to stand but OCallaghan is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
OCallaghan throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from OCallaghan.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but OCallaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OCallaghan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Vic Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OCallaghan looking to control.
OCallaghan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OCallaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker. #SUB2#
OCallaghan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OCallaghan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OCallaghan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OCallaghan wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OCallaghan trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from OCallaghan.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but OCallaghan blocks nicely.
Parker preventing the sweep.
OCallaghan is breathing heavily.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OCallaghan defends it nicely.
Parker throws out a loose jab but OCallaghan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Parker rushes OCallaghan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
OCallaghan gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. OCallaghan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but OCallaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OCallaghan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU#
Parker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OCallaghan, up you get!
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with OCallaghan.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
OCallaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and OCallaghan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from OCallaghan. #CL#
Parker drives through and clinches with OCallaghan against the cage.
OCallaghan scores with a hook to the body.
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OCallaghan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
OCallaghan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Parker as OCallaghan shoots in.#TD2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent OCallaghan getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Parker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
OCallaghan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
Vic Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
OCallaghan is trying to pull guard but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
OCallaghan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OCallaghan misses with an elbow over the top.
OCallaghan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vic Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie OCallaghan.
OCallaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Parker clinches up with OCallaghan and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OCallaghan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OCallaghan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but OCallaghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
OCallaghan fails to pull guard.
OCallaghan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OCallaghan.
#BC2#
OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as OCallaghan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OCallaghan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Parker.
The fight stays on the outside here - OCallaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As OCallaghan backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OCallaghan throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. #TD2#
OCallaghan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Parker kicks OCallaghan off and gets to his feet.
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!#CL#
Parker has OCallaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
OCallaghan is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
OCallaghan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OCallaghan avoiding damage.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker lands a right hand. #T4#
OCallaghan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from OCallaghan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OCallaghan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OCallaghan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Parker pushes OCallaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker tries to pull guard but OCallaghan holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Parker!
In his post fight interview, Vic Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
OCallaghan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Mccall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes OCallaghan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown but Mccall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OCallaghan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
OCallaghan drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccall stops OCallaghan from standing up.
Mccall throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccall lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Big Price MMA inform us that OCallaghan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OCallaghan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mccall landing with the ground and pound.
Mccall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OCallaghan wants to get back to his feet but Mccall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OCallaghan trying to keep a closed guard but Mccall is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Mccall lands a couple of elbows.
Mccall is working OCallaghan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mccall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mccall drops back looking for a leg! OCallaghan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OCallaghan manages to kick Mccall off! Mccall jumps back into OCallaghan's guard.
Mccall 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.
Mccall scoring with some ground and pound.
OCallaghan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mccall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mccall landing with the ground and pound.
Mccall postures up.
OCallaghan has Mccall pulled in close to control his posture.
Mccall is working OCallaghan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Mccall stands up over OCallaghan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mccall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and OCallaghan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccall has managed to get both his arms back between OCallaghan's legs - danger averted.
Mccall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OCallaghan controls Mccall momentarily but Mccall frees himself.
Mccall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OCallaghan's head.
OCallaghan looking to control.
#SUB2#
OCallaghan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OCallaghan looks winded!#SU#
Mccall stands up and waves to OCallaghan to follow him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OCallaghan, right into the meat.
#T3#
Mccall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OCallaghan swivels and escapes.
OCallaghan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mccall.
No joy there for OCallaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OCallaghan misses with a double jab.
Mccall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OCallaghan throws a solid leg kick but Mccall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OCallaghan.
Mccall is looking to counter the offense by OCallaghan and move into the clinch.#TD#
Mccall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OCallaghan's guard.
Mccall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mccall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OCallaghan's head.#SUB#
Mccall drops back looking for a leg! OCallaghan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OCallaghan manages to kick Mccall off! Mccall jumps back into OCallaghan's guard.
Mccall chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Mccall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mccall is working OCallaghan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mccall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
OCallaghan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OCallaghan wants to improve his position but Mccall is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OCallaghan wants to control but Mccall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OCallaghan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Mccall 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.
#R2##CL2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mccall gets the takedown into side control.
OCallaghan taking a bit of punishment here - Mccall scoring with strikes.
OCallaghan is trying to improve his position.
OCallaghan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mccall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mccall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mccall working the ground and pound.
Mccall working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OCallaghan is pushing Mccall's head away, looking to escape. Mccall manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##SUB#
Mccall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mccall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OCallaghan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mccall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mccall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OCallaghan striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
OCallaghan is looking to reverse the position.
OCallaghan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mccall has just dragged him back down to the mat.
OCallaghan can't do much from the bottom here.
OCallaghan is breathing heavily.
OCallaghan is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Mccall has worked his way into a potential kimura here. OCallaghan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mccall yanks on the arm and OCallaghan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mccall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bud Mccall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by OCallaghan.
OCallaghan misses with a head kick.
OCallaghan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph dives in and grabs OCallaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. OCallaghan pushes down on Joseph's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for OCallaghan.
Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
OCallaghan clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Joseph jumps guard and drags OCallaghan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
OCallaghan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OCallaghan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joseph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OCallaghan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
OCallaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
OCallaghan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Joseph presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Joseph jumps guard but OCallaghan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OCallaghan throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kraig Joseph has been cut.#CL2#
OCallaghan forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
OCallaghan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OCallaghan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joseph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OCallaghan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OCallaghan looks for the body kick but Joseph saw that one coming. #T3#
OCallaghan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings OCallaghan.
OCallaghan blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OCallaghan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
OCallaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Joseph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OCallaghan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
OCallaghan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Joseph is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for OCallaghan.
#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
OCallaghan clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
OCallaghan'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.
OCallaghan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OCallaghan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OCallaghan throws a head kick that misses.
OCallaghan throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie OCallaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kraig Joseph's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and clinches.
OCallaghan lands a knee to the head.
Joseph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OCallaghan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
OCallaghan has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OCallaghan.
#BC2#
OCallaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
OCallaghan gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
OCallaghan clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from OCallaghan - that landed with a thud.
#T1##BC2#
OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OCallaghan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OCallaghan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
OCallaghan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for OCallaghan to work.
Joseph is trying to pull guard but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OCallaghan presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OCallaghan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Joseph tries to pull guard but OCallaghan won't allow it.
#BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
OCallaghan clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from OCallaghan. #BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
OCallaghan darts in and clinches Joseph up against the cage.#T3#
Joseph fails to pull guard.
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
OCallaghan takes the fight into the clinch.
Joseph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
OCallaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OCallaghan.#CL2#
Joseph tries to keep at a distance but OCallaghan has taken the fight into the clinch.
OCallaghan'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.
OCallaghan leaning against his opponent.
OCallaghan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Joseph jumps guard but OCallaghan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OCallaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OCallaghan lands an elbow that stopped Joseph in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
OCallaghan scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OCallaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joseph.
#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OCallaghan misses with a double jab
and Joseph counters with a three punch combo that has OCallaghan backing up. OCallaghan nods at Joseph to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie OCallaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kraig Joseph'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
OCallaghan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Joseph jumps guard.
OCallaghan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joseph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OCallaghan wanted to stand there but Joseph had control of the position.
OCallaghan wants to stand and escape but instead Joseph has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Joseph won't allow OCallaghan to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Joseph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OCallaghan, up you get! #T1#
OCallaghan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OCallaghan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
OCallaghan clinches with his opponent.
#KD2#
OCallaghan drops Joseph with a big knee straight up the middle! Joseph is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
OCallaghan tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OCallaghan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph avoids the head kick by OCallaghan.
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!
OCallaghan throws a body kick that misses
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joseph swats away the attempt to clinch by OCallaghan.
Joseph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
OCallaghan misses with the combination.
OCallaghan cracks Joseph with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Kraig Joseph's cut is getting worse.
OCallaghan misses with a head kick.
Joseph takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OCallaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph blocks a head kick by OCallaghan.
Joseph throws a big counter combination but OCallaghan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
OCallaghan closes the distance and pushes Joseph back into the cage.
Joseph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OCallaghan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joseph avoids it.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OCallaghan obliges.
OCallaghan controlling the action here for a moment.
OCallaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OCallaghan taking a breather.
OCallaghan just leaning against Joseph, taking a breather.
Joseph tries to pull guard but OCallaghan won't allow it.
#TD#
Joseph successfully pulls guard.
OCallaghan postures up.
#SU2#
Joseph is working an open guard so OCallaghan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OCallaghan lands a head kick. Joseph smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
A head kick from OCallaghan lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and pushes OCallaghan back into the cage.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OCallaghan, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OCallaghan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joseph tries to pull guard but OCallaghan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OCallaghan slows down the pace here.
Kraig Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie OCallaghan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joseph throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie OCallaghan!
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