PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arden Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Calixto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Calixto's choice of entrance music: Wanted Dead or Alive. Tiago Calixto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dejesus
vs
Calixto

167 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arden Dejesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Calixto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calixto looks to throw the jab but Dejesus is out of range.
Tiago Calixto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calixto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Calixto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calixto wants to stall.
Dejesus stalling in the clinch but Calixto improves position.
Calixto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dejesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Calixto decides to pull guard.

Dejesus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calixto tries to clinch but Dejesus is having none of it.
Calixto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dejesus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dejesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Calixto. Calixto gets slowly back to his feet.
Dejesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calixto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dejesus.
Calixto misses with a takedown

and Dejesus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus tries a body shot but Calixto blocks it.
Calixto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dejesus avoids it.
Calixto is trying to push Dejesus away but Dejesus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calixto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calixto working hard to break the clinch.
Calixto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dejesus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arden Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Calixto.

Calixto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dejesus takes a swing at Calixto's ribcage but misses.
Calixto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dejesus is fending him off so far but Calixto persists. Nope, Dejesus circles away and we're back to standing.
Calixto darts in looking for a takedown but Dejesus gets double underhooks and turns Calixto into the cage.
Calixto looks winded!
Dejesus is looking to control Calixto's arms but Calixto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dejesus has his back to the cage.
Dejesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Calixto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dejesus won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calixto jumps guard but Dejesus stands there with Calixto around his waist. Calixto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calixto wants to get back to striking at distance but Dejesus won't allow it.
Calixto tries to pull guard but Dejesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calixto blocking some punches.
Dejesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calixto tries to pull guard but Dejesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dejesus tries to throw a body punch but Calixto avoids it by throwing Dejesus back against the cage.
Dejesus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calixto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dejesus just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Dejesus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calixto looking to stall.
Dejesus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arden Dejesus.
Calixto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dejesus circles away.
Calixto tries to bum rush Dejesus with a series of wild strikes but Dejesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dejesus misses the shot to the body.
Calixto blocks a jab.
Calixto fails with a takedown attempt.
Calixto misses with a takedown

and Dejesus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dejesus.
Dejesus looking to stall.
Dejesus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dejesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Calixto controls his hands.
Dejesus stalling the fight.
Dejesus misses with a punch to the body.
Dejesus tries to stall but Calixto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calixto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dejesus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arden Dejesus.
Dejesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calixto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dejesus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calixto somewhat.
Calixto doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dejesus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dejesus.
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 Arden Dejesus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters circling - Dejesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calixto closes the distance and clinches up with Dejesus, looking for a takedown. Calixto pushes Dejesus against the cage but Dejesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dejesus tries to break free but Calixto pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dejesus trying to control the position but instead, Calixto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dejesus into the cage.
Calixto wants to take the fight to the mat but Dejesus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dejesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dejesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dejesus is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus can't find room to land a body shot as Calixto controls the action.
Calixto lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Dejesus.
Calixto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dejesus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arden Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Calixto.
Dejesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Dejesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dejesus is looking to wear down Calixto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Calixto closes the distance and pushes Dejesus back into the cage.
Dejesus taking a breather.
Dejesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixto letting Dejesus take a breather here.
Calixto misses with a knee to the head.
Dejesus stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arden Dejesus.
Dejesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calixto.
Calixto is breathing heavily.
Dejesus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calixto throws a lazy head kick

and Dejesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Dejesus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calixto controls his leg.
Dejesus wants to free his trapped foot but Calixto is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Dejesus has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Calixto defend it? Dejesus steps over the head and cranks it - Calixto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dejesus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arden Dejesus!
Tiago Calixto was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll train harder and I'll come back stonger than ever!!!'.