PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atilla II will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Calderon
vs
II

177 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

223 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronny Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Atilla II!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon throws a series of punches but II moves out of range.

II shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calderon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from II are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

II goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calderon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in II's guard! Nice work there by Calderon!

II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if II can do anything to dispel that myth.

Calderon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calderon darts in looking for a takedown but II gets double underhooks and turns Calderon into the cage.
Calderon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

II closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calderon to the mat! Calderon manages to get full guard.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing II from controlling successfully.
II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calderon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
II trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Calderon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. II has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon wants a takedown but no success here.

II gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Calderon regains guard.
II stops Calderon from standing up.
II trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Calderon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

II looks winded!

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

II looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calderon passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderon landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands some shots froms side control.
II tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calderon working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
II taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calderon cracks II with a big right hand but II just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calderon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Calderon decides to stand back up. Calderon steps back and let's II get back to his feet.
Calderon misses with a body shot.
Calderon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Calderon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calderon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Calderon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but II paws at him with a jab and circles away.

II shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calderon is trying to defend but II finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
II is just content to waste time from the top position. Calderon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
II looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

II is breathing heavily.
Calderon is not content to let II control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
II wants to advance to full mount but Calderon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Calderon wants to sweep but no luck.
II must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
II trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon has a closed guard, preventing II from standing up.

Calderon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead II passes into side control.
II wants to control for a moment but Calderon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Calderon taking some punishment here, with II in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon looks like he's trying to stand up.

II is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calderon pushes II off looking to stand but II dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calderon is trying to maintain the position but II is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!
II throws a counter combo.
II slaps away a takedown attempt from Calderon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calderon misses with a two punch combination.
II unleashes a big counter combination but Calderon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
II tries to clinch there but Calderon circles away.
Calderon misses with a hook to the body
and II counters with a one-two to the body.

II drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calderon misses with a body punch
and II counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calderon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
II tries to land a leg kick but Calderon saw it coming and moves away.

II forces Calderon back against the cage and clinches.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. II is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Calderon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calderon is trying to pull guard but II turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

II pulls guard.

II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
II is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II wants to get back to his feet but Calderon passes into half guard.
Calderon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, II manages to get to full guard.
Atilla II has got the better of the ground game so far.

II is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calderon is aware though and is defending well.
II is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

II looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calderon passes into half guard.
Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
II avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calderon.
Calderon wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II is looking to escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but II was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Calderon misses the shot to the body.

II shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calderon controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
II thows a huge punch but Calderon dodges it nicely.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but II has control of the leg.
Calderon moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Calderon is looking for a triangle but II pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well II has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atilla II!