PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kett dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dela Calzada has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Keith Ronald Kernspecht has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ronald Kernspecht
vs
dela Calzada

178 cm
23
172 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kett dela Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernspecht fails with a takedown attempt.

dela Calzada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kernspecht can't escape the position.

dela Calzada is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kernspecht tries to clinch there but dela Calzada circles away.
Kernspecht shoots and misses

and dela Calzada counters with a shoot takedown. Kernspecht fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

dela Calzada gets to his feet - Kernspecht follows without any prompting.
Kernspecht throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and dela Calzada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kernspecht won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

dela Calzada tries for a kimura but Kernspecht is defending well.
Kernspecht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but dela Calzada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kernspecht throws dela Calzada to one side and escapes!
Kernspecht is breathing heavily.

dela Calzada gets a clinch.
dela Calzada is pressed up against the cage. Kernspecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag dela Calzada down to the mat. dela Calzada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Ronald Kernspecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kernspecht clinches up with dela Calzada and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

dela Calzada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kernspecht tries to keep at a distance but dela Calzada has taken the fight into the clinch.
dela Calzada stops a takedown attempt from Kernspecht.

Kernspecht has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed dela Calzada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

dela Calzada is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

dela Calzada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
dela Calzada stands up over Kernspecht, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

dela Calzada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dela Calzada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dela Calzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kernspecht swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kernspecht pushes dela Calzada off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kernspecht misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht tries to clinch

and dela Calzada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kernspecht's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dela Calzada wants to control from the top but Kernspecht keeps moving.
Kernspecht is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
dela Calzada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kernspecht can't keep his opponent in guard - dela Calzada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kernspecht is trying to stand.
dela Calzada wants to take a breather but Kernspecht is having none of it.
Kernspecht trying to hold on to dela Calzada's head to control him but dela Calzada postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
dela Calzada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kernspecht is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dela Calzada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

dela Calzada wants to finish this one by submission but Kernspecht is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from dela Calzada.
Kernspecht wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, dela Calzada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
dela Calzada with shots to the head and body - Kernspecht looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kernspecht tries to hold on but dela Calzada postures up.

dela Calzada wants to finish this one by submission but Kernspecht is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from dela Calzada.
Kernspecht tries to hold on but dela Calzada pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kernspecht tries to kick dela Calzada off in order to stand up. dela Calzada Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kernspecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.

dela Calzada tries for a kimura but Kernspecht is defending well.

dela Calzada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no dela Calzada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kernspecht manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dela Calzada stops Kernspecht from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kett dela Calzada dominated that round.
That's time! Kernspecht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

dela Calzada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kernspecht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and dela Calzada counters with a takedown into side control.
Kernspecht is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
dela Calzada working the ground and pound from side control.
Kernspecht is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kernspecht's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
dela Calzada cracks Kernspecht with a big right hand but Kernspecht just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kernspecht tries to buck dela Calzada off but dela Calzada is having none of it.

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

Kernspecht gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows dela Calzada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dela Calzada landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Calzada landing some decent shots from guard.
Kernspecht lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for dela Calzada!
dela Calzada is squirming around, avoiding Kernspecht's attempts to control the action.
dela Calzada is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
dela Calzada regains half guard.
dela Calzada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kernspecht wants to stand and escape but instead dela Calzada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand but dela Calzada is controlling the position.

Kernspecht manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kernspecht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from dela Calzada.

dela Calzada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. dela Calzada showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

dela Calzada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kernspecht is just riding it out for now. dela Calzada eventually gives up the hold.

dela Calzada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kernspecht has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kernspecht has one foot on dela Calzada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht moves out of range of the body kick from dela Calzada.
Kernspecht closes the distance but dela Calzada moves to the side

and dela Calzada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by dela Calzada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht misses with an elbow strike.
dela Calzada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kernspecht.
Kernspecht prevents dela Calzada from breaking the clinch.

dela Calzada gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kernspecht has his feet on dela Calzada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

dela Calzada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kernspecht is trying to defend but dela Calzada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

dela Calzada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kernspecht is just riding it out for now. dela Calzada eventually gives up the hold.
Kernspecht pushes dela Calzada off looking to stand but dela Calzada dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kett dela Calzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

dela Calzada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - dela Calzada lands in his opponent's guard.
Kernspecht wants to stand up but dela Calzada is controlling him.

Kernspecht pushes dela Calzada off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kernspecht misses with a combination

and dela Calzada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
dela Calzada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
dela Calzada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kernspecht is keeping the position for now.
Kernspecht is looking to stand up but dela Calzada isn't so interested in that idea.
dela Calzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kernspecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet but dela Calzada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Calzada tries to free his leg and advance position but Kernspecht is retaining full guard.
dela Calzada won't allow Kernspecht to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

dela Calzada has Kernspecht up against the cage in a clinch.
dela Calzada is pressed up against the cage. Kernspecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag dela Calzada down to the mat. dela Calzada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

dela Calzada clinches up with Kernspecht and pushes him back against the cage.
dela Calzada tries to score a body lock takedown but Kernspecht shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
dela Calzada gets underhooks to prevent Kernspecht's takedown attempt.
dela Calzada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kernspecht fights it off and pushes away nicely.

dela Calzada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than dela Calzada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kernspecht is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! dela Calzada has taken his back!

dela Calzada looking for the choke from the back.
Kernspecht looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
dela Calzada lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kernspecht tries to escape the position.

dela Calzada looking to break Kernspecht's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kernspecht remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise dela Calzada will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dela Calzada wants to control but Kernspecht is keeping busy.
dela Calzada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
dela Calzada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kernspecht kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kernspecht trying to get back to his feet but dela Calzada is in full control for now.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dela Calzada has the hooks in. Kernspecht is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
dela Calzada lands an elbow to the side of the head.
dela Calzada keeps control of the position as Kernspecht tries to break free.
Kernspecht is working hard here to advance position.
dela Calzada looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
dela Calzada scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Kernspecht preventing the rear naked choke attempt from dela Calzada.
Kernspecht manages to reverse the position and now he's in dela Calzada's guard. Nice work there by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht trying to stand up but can't free himself from dela Calzada's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kernspecht gets to his feet. dela Calzada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

dela Calzada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kernspecht tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dela Calzada pushing down on Kernspecht's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet.

Kernspecht is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but dela Calzada pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dela Calzada passes to full mount!
Kett dela Calzada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dela Calzada takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kett dela Calzada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got dela Calzada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kett dela Calzada!