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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kraig Joseph (ranked 24395 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie OCallaghan (ranked 5060 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kraig Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie OCallaghan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OCallaghan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
OCallaghan clinches up against the cage.
Joseph jumps guard and drags OCallaghan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
OCallaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph jumps guard but OCallaghan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OCallaghan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kraig Joseph has been cut.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OCallaghan, pushing him back against the cage.
OCallaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OCallaghan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
OCallaghan has closed the distance and engaged Joseph in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OCallaghan.
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.
OCallaghan gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan clinches up with Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from OCallaghan - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to pull guard but OCallaghan won't allow it.
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan tries a head kick but it misses.
OCallaghan clinches with his opponent.
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a quick inside leg kick.
OCallaghan rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from OCallaghan.
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!
OCallaghan darts in and clinches Joseph up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph fails to pull guard.
Charlie OCallaghan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
OCallaghan takes the fight into the clinch.
Joseph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
OCallaghan scores with a nice body kick.
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.
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!
OCallaghan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
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.
Joseph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OCallaghan, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OCallaghan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OCallaghan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
OCallaghan clinches with his opponent.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan misses with the combination.
OCallaghan cracks Joseph with an open hand slap.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Joseph successfully pulls guard.
OCallaghan postures up.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from OCallaghan lands but Joseph takes it in his stride.
Joseph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph closes the distance and pushes OCallaghan back into the cage.
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.
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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energy
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