PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syatt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tony Bennett - I wanna be around. Lee Syatt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Callaghan
vs
Syatt

180 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Syatt. Those never looked like landing.
Callaghan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Syatt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Callaghan is trying to maintain the position but Syatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Callaghan gets back to full guard.
Callaghan controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syatt won't allow Callaghan to sweep him here.
Syatt trying to control but Callaghan is working from the bottom.
Syatt won't allow Callaghan to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan controls Syatt momentarily but Syatt frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callaghan, right into the meat.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Callaghan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Syatt as he checks the leg kick.
Sean Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syatt wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.

Callaghan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Syatt sneaks back into half guard.
Callaghan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syatt's head.
Syatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syatt.
Callaghan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Syatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan throwing strikes from guard but Syatt blocks nicely.
Syatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Syatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callaghan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Syatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Callaghan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Syatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Syatt has his foot on Callaghan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Callaghan works his way back into a safe position though.
Syatt keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully.

Syatt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callaghan defends it easily.
Callaghan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan postures up in Syatt's guard and throws a big left but Syatt blocks it.

Syatt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Syatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callaghan.

Syatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.

Syatt has his foot on Callaghan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Callaghan works his way back into a safe position though.
Callaghan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Syatt keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Callaghan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Syatt looking for a guillotine here but Callaghan defends easily.
Callaghan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Syatt keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Syatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callaghan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callaghan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Callaghan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Callaghan passes into half guard.

Syatt actively working from the bottom here.
Syatt is looking for a sweep. Callaghan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syatt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Callaghan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Syatt is looking for a sweep. Callaghan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Callaghan working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Callaghan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syatt defending well though.
Callaghan is trying to control the action in half guard but Syatt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Syatt is trying to control but can't.
Callaghan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean Callaghan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

An inside leg kick lands from Callaghan.
Callaghan tried to score with a low kick but Syatt checks it.
Callaghan throws a front kick aimed at Syatt's knee but Syatt avoids it well.

Callaghan 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.
Callaghan with a flurry of punches that miss.

Syatt working for a triangle but Callaghan defends it easily.
Callaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callaghan trying to control but Syatt is working from the bottom.
Syatt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Syatt keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Syatt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Callaghan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syatt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callaghan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Callaghan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Callaghan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Syatt working for a triangle but Callaghan defends it easily.

Syatt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syatt keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully.
Callaghan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Syatt keeps moving.
Callaghan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syatt is keeping the position for now.

Syatt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Callaghan trying to control but Syatt is working from the bottom.
Callaghan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Syatt's head.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Syatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Syatt is looking for a triangle but Callaghan pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants to pass the guard but Syatt is keeping the position.
Callaghan is looking to work some ground and pound but Syatt has wrist control.
Callaghan passes into half guard.
Syatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Syatt wants to sweep but Callaghan has passed to side control!
Callaghan is putting a hurting on Syatt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Syatt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Callaghan working away.
Callaghan working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syatt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Callaghan off and has taken his back!
Sean Callaghan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syatt is not going to allow Callaghan to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Callaghan right now.
Well, with Syatt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Callaghan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Callaghan trying to control the position but Syatt manages to sink in the hooks.

Syatt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Callaghan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Callaghan wants to escape the position.
Syatt not allowing Callaghan to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan tries to roll but Syatt sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Callaghan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Callaghan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Syatt's guard.

Syatt is looking for a triangle but Callaghan pushes his legs off easily.
Callaghan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Callaghan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Syatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.
Syatt keeping moving, preventing Callaghan from controlling successfully.
Syatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Callaghan.

Syatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Syatt keeps moving.
Callaghan throwing strikes from guard but Syatt blocks nicely.
Syatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Syatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syatt wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Syatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Callaghan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Syatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callaghan has managed to get both his arms back between Syatt's legs - danger averted.
Callaghan wants to pass the guard but Syatt is keeping the position.

Syatt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callaghan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Callaghan landing some decent shots from guard.
Syatt trying to keep a closed guard but Callaghan is proving a slippery customer.

Syatt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Callaghan frees his head nicely. Oh but Syatt has switched to an armbar! Callaghan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lee Syatt!
Lee Syatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.