PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Guerrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrier has chosen Guerrila Radio as his entrance music. Harry Callahan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Callahan
vs
Guerrier

200 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
207 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Guerrier!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Callahan.
Guerrier takes one to the side of the head.
Guerrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Guerrier's leg but Guerrier calmly moves out of range.
Callahan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guerrier.
Callahan scores with a hook to the body. Guerrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan tries to bum rush Guerrier with a series of wild strikes but Guerrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrier connects with a solid leg kick.

Guerrier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callahan, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrier.
Guerrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrier throws an elbow that misses.
Callahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerrier backwards.
Guerrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Callahan's efforts to push away.
Guerrier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guerrier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Callahan is trying to push Guerrier away but Guerrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Callahan's efforts to push away.
Callahan takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Callahan on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Guerrier.
Callahan wants to break free but Guerrier has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier prevents a body shot from Callahan.

Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan misses with a straight left.
Guerrier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Callahan counters with a stiff right hand.
Guerrier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Callahan counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier tries to clinch up
and Callahan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerrier moves away from the strike by Callahan.
Callahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guerrier walks into a straight right hand from Callahan.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan wants to slow Guerrier down by chopping away at his legs.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guerrier ducks right into an uppercut from Callahan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guerrier forces Callahan back against the cage and clinches.
Callahan is trying to push Guerrier away but Guerrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
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!
Callahan lands with a left to the head.
Callahan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerriers head.
Guerrier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callahan is defending well for now.
Guerrier being controlled against the cage.
Callahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrier lands a nice elbow.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan lands a shoulder strike.
Callahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Guerrier controls his hands.
Callahan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Callahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guerrier tries to clinch but Callahan is having none of it.
Guerrier wants to clinch but Callahan slips to the side
and Callahan counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Owen Guerrier has been cut.
Guerrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callahan throws out the jab.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callahan looks to land a right hand but Guerrier moved out of range.

Guerrier gets a clinch.
Callahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guerrier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Guerrier is looking to control Callahan's arms but Callahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guerrier has his back to the cage.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Guerrier lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerrier tries to land knees in the clinch but Callahan avoids the damage to the body.
Guerrier misses with an elbow strike.
Guerrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Guerrier controls the action.
Guerrier leaning against his opponent.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Callahan avoiding damage as Guerrier throws knees to the body.
Callahan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guerrier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Guerrier keeps control of Callahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerrier blocks a body shot from Callahan.
Callahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Callahan throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerrier.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.
Callahan blocks the elbow strike.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrier lands a good knee to the midsection. Callahan won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrier misses with some punches.
Guerrier misses with some punches.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Callahan.
Callahan has had enough of the clinch but Guerrier keeps him there for the moment.
Guerrier lands an elbow that stopped Callahan in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guerrier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrier lands a knee to the body.
Guerrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callahan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guerrier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callahan as Guerrier tries to tie him up.
Guerrier lands a damaging elbow.
Callahan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.

Callahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callahan thows a leg kick but Guerrier checks it

and Guerrier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerrier.
Guerrier tries to stall but Callahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.
Callahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrier is pushing Callahan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Callahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to circle away but Guerrier has him pinned against the cage.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Guerrier.
Guerrier has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guerrier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Callahan breaks from the clinch.
Callahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callahan, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan motions for Guerrier to come forward. Callahan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Callahan throws a jab when Guerrier was well out of range.
Guerrier tries to clinch
and Callahan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerrier thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Guerrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Owen Guerrier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Callahan misses.
Guerrier moves to clinch but Callahan breaks away
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Guerrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Guerrier is out of range.
Guerrier misses with a head kick.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a two punch combo.
Callahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guerrier.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrier's shoulder, as Guerrier tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Guerrier does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier slips a straight right by Callahan.
Guerrier slips a jab from Callahan.
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Callahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrier staying out of range there.
Guerrier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Callahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guerrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callahan.

Guerrier rushes Callahan and presses him up against the cage.
Guerrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrier misses with a punch to the body.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike from Guerrier.
A short left from Callahan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerrier backwards.
Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callahan tries to circle away but Guerrier has him pinned against the cage.
Callahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrier keeps control of Callahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling him.
Callahan working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Callahan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrier misses with an elbow strike.
Guerrier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrier pushes off an throws an elbow but Callahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Callahan.
Guerrier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guerrier throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Guerrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerrier walks into a stiff left hand from Callahan.
Harry Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Guerrier is out of range.
Callahan misses with a wild body shot.
Callahan lands with a good body shot.
Guerrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Callahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerrier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Callahan misses.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a right hand to the body.
Callahan throws a big shot that misses.
Callahan throws a hook but Guerrier avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callahan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!