PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick O Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunt
vs
O Callaghan

181 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

RAGE Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick O Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Callaghan swivels and escapes.
O Callaghan throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
O Callaghan fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Callaghan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
O Callaghan wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Patrick O Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Callaghan wants to clinch.
O Callaghan throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.

O Callaghan clinches up against the cage.
O Callaghan lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
O Callaghan lands with a right to the head.
O Callaghan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Callaghan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Callaghan lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Callaghan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Callaghan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but O Callaghan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Callaghan swivels and escapes.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from O Callaghan.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - O Callaghan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

O Callaghan clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from O Callaghan.
O Callaghan lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
O Callaghan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
O Callaghan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Callaghan pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but O Callaghan is retaining full guard.
Hunt stops O Callaghan from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Callaghan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
O Callaghan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but O Callaghan defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hunt looking for a guillotine here but O Callaghan defends easily.

Hunt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. O Callaghan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunt.

O Callaghan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunt to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
O Callaghan throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Callaghan throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.

O Callaghan gets a clinch.
O Callaghan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.
O Callaghan is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Callaghan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Callaghan lands a nice uppercut.
O Callaghan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.
O Callaghan lands a right hand.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
O Callaghan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Callaghan lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
O Callaghan lands a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Callaghan smiles and moves away.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from O Callaghan as Hunt shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but O Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Callaghan.
O Callaghan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

O Callaghan clinches with his opponent.
O Callaghan lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
O Callaghan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
O Callaghan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt tries for a takedown but O Callaghan manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Callaghan.
O Callaghan lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from O Callaghan.
Hunt tries for a takedown but O Callaghan manages to get underhooks.
Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Callaghan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for O Callaghan.
A body shot lands from O Callaghan.
O Callaghan lands a body shot.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Callaghan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hunt drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick O Callaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt'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.

O Callaghan takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Callaghan.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Callaghan landing knees to the head.
O Callaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Callaghan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Callaghan has Hunt pushed against the cage.
O Callaghan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from O Callaghan.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Callaghan smiles and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - O Callaghan scores with a four punch combination!
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Callaghan is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, O Callaghan circles away and we're back to standing.

O Callaghan drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
O Callaghan lands with a left to the head.
O Callaghan leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callaghan gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
O Callaghan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.
O Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
O Callaghan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Callaghan pulls his leg out and moves away.

O Callaghan rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from O Callaghan - that landed with a thud.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Callaghan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Callaghan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from O Callaghan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
O Callaghan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Callaghan.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Callaghan smiles and moves away.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Callaghan wants to clinch.

O Callaghan has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.
A hook to the body from O Callaghan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callaghan landing knees to the body.
O Callaghan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt jumps guard but O Callaghan stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O Callaghan scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Callaghan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.
O Callaghan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Callaghan lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from O Callaghan.
O Callaghan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Patrick O Callaghan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for O Callaghan.
O Callaghan lands a left hand.
O Callaghan has Hunt pushed against the cage.
O Callaghan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Callaghan scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Callaghan stalling against the cage.
O Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
O Callaghan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for O Callaghan.
Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
O Callaghan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
O Callaghan gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from O Callaghan.
Nice body punch from O Callaghan - that landed with a thud.
O Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
O Callaghan lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Callaghan.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Callaghan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Callaghan smiles and moves away.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Callaghan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

O Callaghan gets a clinch.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt tries to pull guard but O Callaghan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick O Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt'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. And we move into the final round!

Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Callaghan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Callaghan.
O Callaghan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Hunt is rocked!

Hunt gets the takedown into side control.

Hunt tries for a kimura but O Callaghan is defending well.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Callaghan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
O Callaghan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt prevents O Callaghan from escaping the position.

Hunt tries for a kimura but O Callaghan is defending well.

Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hunt tries for a kimura but O Callaghan is defending well.

Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callaghan is trying to buck Hunt off.

Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Callaghan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Callaghan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunt asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callaghan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Callaghan is pushing Hunt's head away, looking to escape. Hunt manages to hold on to the position though.

Hunt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. O Callaghan is trying to escape and Hunt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and O Callaghan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hunt! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!