PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Hurley (ranked 6418 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky OCallaghan (ranked 5059 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Hurley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hurley
vs
OCallaghan

154 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Hurley!
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 Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OCallaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
OCallaghan tries a head kick but it misses.
OCallaghan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As OCallaghan looks to move away, Hurley throws a big counter combo but OCallaghan just gets out of the way.
OCallaghan thows a body kick. Hurley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OCallaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hurley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OCallaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OCallaghan lands a nice shot that snaps Hurley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OCallaghan clinches.

OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hurley.
OCallaghan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OCallaghan pushes Hurley up against the cage in a clinch.
OCallaghan landing some nice looking knees to the body.

OCallaghan manages to break the clinch.
Hurley really is a fat lump.

Hurley takes the fight into the clinch.
Hurley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
OCallaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from OCallaghan.
Hurley avoids the head kick by OCallaghan.

OCallaghan clinches.
OCallaghan tries a body shot but Hurley blocks it.
OCallaghan gets through Hurley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hurley jumps into guard, dragging OCallaghan to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OCallaghan wants to get up but he can't break Hurley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

OCallaghan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hurley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hurley pushes OCallaghan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurley breaks the clinch.
OCallaghan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurley misses with a takedown attempt - OCallaghan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

OCallaghan clinches up against the cage.
Hurley drops down looking for an ankle pick but OCallaghan pulls his leg out and moves away.
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.
OCallaghan takes a swing at Hurley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hurley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OCallaghan.
OCallaghan thumps Hurley with a low kick.
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OCallaghan moves into range and connects with a jab.

OCallaghan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hurley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
OCallaghan is looking to get back to is feet but Hurley passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hurley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hurley decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky OCallaghan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

OCallaghan closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OCallaghan.
OCallaghan has Hurley pressed against the cage, preventing Hurley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OCallaghan landing knees to the head.

It looks like Quinton Hurley has been cut.
OCallaghan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hurley's defenses.

OCallaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OCallaghan lands the left hand.
Hurley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OCallaghan lands a big head kick that sends Hurley tumbling to the mat! OCallaghan takes a step backwards and waves Hurley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hurley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OCallaghan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Oh Hurley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

OCallaghan darts in and clinches Hurley up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OCallaghan stalling in the clinch.
Hurley tries to break free but OCallaghan pushes him back against the cage.
OCallaghan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OCallaghan throws a head kick but Hurley moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hurley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OCallaghan lands with a nice body kick.
OCallaghan pushes Hurley away with a front kick.
Hurley seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OCallaghan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hurley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! OCallaghan follows Hurley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky OCallaghan!