PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romuald Kalfas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Caldwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kalfas
vs
Caldwell

192 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romuald Kalfas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Kalfas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kalfas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caldwell is being controlled here.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.
Kalfas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kalfas controlling from side mount.
Caldwell wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to bench press Kalfas off him but Kalfas keeps the position.

Kalfas is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldwell is defending well.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caldwell can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Caldwell is trying to control Kalfas's posture but Kalfas avoids it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caldwell wants to clinch.

Kalfas has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalfas prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kalfas has hold of one of Caldwell's legs. Caldwell is fighting the takedown attempt but Kalfas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kalfas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kalfas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kalfas scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to hold on but Kalfas pushes him away.
Caldwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalfas has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalfas controlling from the full mount.
Caldwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalfas has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romuald Kalfas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Caldwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalfas gets a takedown into half guard.

Caldwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kalfas misses with a kick to the body.
Romuald Kalfas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalfas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalfas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldwell somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caldwell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kalfas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caldwell's guard.
Caldwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalfas's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalfas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalfas trying to control the position.

Kalfas working for submissions but it's allowed Caldwell to get to half guard.

Caldwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalfas sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalfas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kalfas trying to control but Caldwell postures up.
Kalfas tries to get to full guard but Caldwell has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldwell wants to take a breather but Kalfas is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalfas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Caldwell closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalfas stops a takedown attempt from Caldwell.
Romuald Kalfas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Caldwell.

Kalfas gets control of Caldwell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kalfas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Kalfas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Kalfas keeps moving.
Caldwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kalfas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalfas keeping moving, preventing Caldwell from controlling successfully.
Kalfas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldwell is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romuald Kalfas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Caldwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kalfas shoots and misses

and Caldwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kalfas's guard now.
Caldwell trying to control but Kalfas is working from the bottom.
Kalfas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caldwell's guard.

Kalfas gets to his feet. Caldwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kalfas fails with the takedown

and Caldwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caldwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalfas wants to sweep but no luck.

Kalfas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalfas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalfas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Kalfas keeps moving.

Kalfas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Caldwell has his hands clasped together but Kalfas extends an breaks Caldwell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalfas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romuald Kalfas!