PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amit Kundu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amit Kundu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Calderon
vs
Kundu

166 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theo Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amit Kundu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kundu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Kundu looking to score a takedown here. Calderon is defending well but Kundu drives through and ends up in Calderon's guard.
Kundu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Calderon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kundu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kundu trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kundu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kundu 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.
Kundu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Kundu from controlling successfully.
Kundu won't allow Calderon to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kundu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calderon throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

Calderon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kundu has picked Calderon up and slammed him! Calderon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kundu manages to pass to side control!
Kundu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.

Kundu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calderon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Calderon manages to get back to half guard.
Kundu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calderon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kundu trying to control the action but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Kundu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Kundu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kundu trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderon wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calderon throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kundu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kundu trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderon is striking but Kundu is not phased and passes to half guard.
Calderon missing with punches from the bottom.
Calderon missing with punches from the bottom.
Kundu working Calderon over with strikes.

Kundu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calderon sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calderon looking for submissions off his back.

Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Kundu controlling the pace.
Calderon is staying active underneath Kundu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amit Kundu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kundu throws a head kick that misses.
Amit Kundu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kundu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calderon's head.

It looks like Theo Calderon has been cut.
Calderon blocks a head kick by Kundu.
Kundu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Calderon is rocked!

Kundu closes the distance and clinches.
Calderon tries to circle away but Kundu has him pinned against the cage.
Calderon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kundu pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kundu pulls Calderon into guard.

Kundu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calderon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundu wants to stand but Calderon is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon trying to control but Kundu is working from the bottom.
Calderon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kundu wants to sweep but no luck.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calderon trying to control but Kundu is working from the bottom.
Calderon won't allow Kundu to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Calderon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kundu has Calderon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kundu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calderon tumbling to the mat - Kundu dives into Calderon's guard.

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

Calderon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kundu 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 Calderon.
Kundu trying to control the position but Calderon is working away.

Kundu stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Calderon gets tackled into the cage by Kundu. Kundu maintains the clinch.
Kundu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon being controlled against the cage.
Calderon jumps guard but Kundu stands there with Calderon around his waist. Calderon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calderon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kundu walks away with a smile on his face. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kundu shoots in and gets a takedown into Calderon's guard.
Kundu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calderon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kundu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundu landing with the ground and pound.

Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kundu's guard.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kundu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Calderon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kundu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Kundu tries to counter it with a takedown but Calderon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kundu gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amit Kundu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theo Calderon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kundu shoots in and bounces Calderon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kundu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundu looking to pass the guard.

Calderon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundu defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundu is in close to Calderon's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kundu has passed into side control.
Calderon is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kundu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kundu lands an elbow.
Calderon tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kundu decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Kundu clinches with his opponent.

Kundu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kundu has Calderon up against the cage in a clinch.

Kundu jumps into guard, dragging Calderon to the mat.
Kundu is trying to keep Calderon in close.

Kundu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Calderon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calderon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Calderon is standing up over Kundu. Kundu looks to escape but Calderon dives into side control.

Calderon is looking to take a break and control but Kundu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kundu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kundu is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundu is trying to control Calderon's posture but Calderon avoids it.
Kundu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calderon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calderon lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kundu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Calderon is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amit Kundu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kundu 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amit Kundu!