PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Deathsentence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Calhoun has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Calhoun
vs
Deathsentence

166 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Deathsentence!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calhoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calhoun lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deathsentence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deathsentence is trying to keep Calhoun in close.

Deathsentence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calhoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Calhoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deathsentence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calhoun has managed to get both his arms back between Deathsentence's legs - danger averted.
Calhoun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathsentence has control of Calhoun's left arm, preventing Calhoun from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calhoun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deathsentence dives on top into guard.
Calhoun has control of Deathsentence's left arm, preventing Deathsentence from doing any damage.
Deathsentence throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Calhoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deathsentence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calhoun controlling the position.
Deathsentence tries to stand but Calhoun is controlling from the bottom.
Calhoun has Deathsentence pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeffrey Calhoun just wasn't active enough.
Deathsentence misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Deathsentence.
Calhoun avoids the head kick by Deathsentence.
Deathsentence tries for a takedown but Calhoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deathsentence tries to score with a low kick but Calhoun moves his leg out of the way.

Deathsentence closes the distance and clinches.

Calhoun has picked Deathsentence up - he's going for a ride! Calhoun dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Calhoun is trying to work for a kimura but Deathsentence is defending well.
Deathsentence is doing well to control the position and prevent Calhoun from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathsentence wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Calhoun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Calhoun seems content to control.

Calhoun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deathsentence holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Deathsentence is defending against the submission attempts here by Calhoun.
Calhoun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathsentence trying to hold on to Calhoun's head to control him but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun really is a fat lump.
Calhoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Calhoun prevents Deathsentence from improving his position.
Deathsentence missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deathsentence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Deathsentence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calhoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Jeffrey Calhoun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Calhoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deathsentence gets a clinch.

Calhoun pulls Deathsentence into guard.
Deathsentence showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Deathsentence from controlling successfully.
Deathsentence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Calhoun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calhoun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deathsentence gets to his feet - Calhoun follows without any prompting.
Deathsentence shoots and misses

and Calhoun counters with a shoot takedown. Deathsentence fights it but they end up in guard.
Calhoun is stalling in the full guard.
Jeffrey Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deathsentence wants to sweep but no luck.

Calhoun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deathsentence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deathsentence has escaped and now he's on top!

Deathsentence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calhoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deathsentence has managed to get both his arms back between Calhoun's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathsentence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathsentence looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathsentence trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
Calhoun is pulling down on Deathsentence's head. It's preventing any offense from Deathsentence, at least for the moment.
Deathsentence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Calhoun is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeffrey Calhoun.
Deathsentence throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Jeffrey Calhoun has been cut.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses

and Deathsentence moves into the clinch.
Calhoun stops a takedown attempt from Deathsentence.
Calhoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Deathsentence manages to break the clinch.
Deathsentence closes the distance and clinches up with Calhoun, looking for a takedown. Deathsentence pushes Calhoun against the cage but Calhoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jeffrey Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Deathsentence.
Calhoun tries to clinch there but Deathsentence circles away.
Deathsentence has his takedown stuffed

and Calhoun counters with a single leg into guard. Deathsentence didn't expect that.
Deathsentence is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathsentence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathsentence throwing short punches from the bottom.
Deathsentence looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathsentence, not yet.
Calhoun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Calhoun won't allow Deathsentence to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeffrey Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a lazy head kick

and Deathsentence counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun pulls Deathsentence in close to prevent any damage.
Deathsentence trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Deathsentence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Calhoun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deathsentence scores with a hook to the body. Calhoun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deathsentence lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deathsentence tries to land a leg kick but Calhoun saw it coming and moves away.

Deathsentence has managed to clinch.
Calhoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Deathsentence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafael Deathsentence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Deathsentence pulls Calhoun into guard.
Deathsentence working a defensive guard here.
Calhoun controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calhoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deathsentence is proving hard to escape from.
Calhoun sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeffrey Calhoun wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Deathsentence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deathsentence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calhoun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deathsentence just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathsentence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Calhoun pulls guard effortlessly.
Deathsentence trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calhoun's guard.
Deathsentence wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
Calhoun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deathsentence wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafael Deathsentence hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deathsentence misses with a takedown

and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deathsentence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun postures up in Deathsentence's guard and throws a big left but Deathsentence blocks it.
Calhoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deathsentence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Calhoun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calhoun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deathsentence striking off his back but it's not causing Calhoun any problems.

Calhoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calhoun stays in close to Deathsentence's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calhoun drops back looking for a leg! Deathsentence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deathsentence manages to kick Calhoun off! Calhoun jumps back into Deathsentence's guard.
Deathsentence keeping moving, preventing Calhoun from controlling successfully.
Calhoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeffrey Calhoun wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calhoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffrey Calhoun.
I think Calhoun 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeffrey Calhoun!