PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 6046 p4p, 25696 weight class) and Adam Desmond (ranked 183 p4p, 229 weight class). Deane's entrance music is Cinderella Man. A fine choice. Adam Desmond will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Deane
vs
Desmond

194 cm
19
265
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
265
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Desmond!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane with a poor takedown

and Desmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desmond prevents it.
Desmond looking to throw knees to the head but Deane is blocking nicely.
Desmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Desmond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Desmond scores with a knee to the head.
Desmond looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desmond is trying to push Deane away but Deane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Desmond should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Desmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the head but Deane blocks with his arms.
Desmond tries to break free but Deane pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deane can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deane.
Desmond looking to throw knees to the head but Deane is blocking nicely.
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Desmond has eaten all the pies!
Deane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deane is looking for a takedown.
Desmond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Desmond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but Deane blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deane is looking for a takedown.
Desmond connects with a knee to the head.
Deane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desmond misses with a knee to the head.
Deane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desmond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deane avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Desmond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deane's brow.
Desmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desmond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desmond tries a knee to the head but Deane blocks it.
Desmond looks winded!
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Desmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desmond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desmond with a knee to the head.
Desmond misses with a knee strike.
Deane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Desmond breaks from the clinch.

Desmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deane working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deane stays in close to Desmond's body and controls the position.
Deane distracts Desmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deane loads up on a big left hand. Desmond felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Deane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Desmond can't hide his disappointment, as Deane celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.