PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake McClintic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake McClintic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Calhoun
vs
McClintic

173 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Deadly Clothing
Beast Body

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McClintic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClintic.
McClintic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Calhoun scores with a takedown into McClintic's guard.
Calhoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClintic wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
McClintic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calhoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but McClintic is retaining full guard.

McClintic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calhoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McClintic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calhoun trying to control but McClintic is working from the bottom.
Calhoun advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClintic is trying to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McClintic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from McClintic.

Calhoun scores with a takedown into McClintic's guard.
Calhoun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClintic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but McClintic keeps moving.
Calhoun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calhoun throws and elbow that misses. McClintic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calhoun's guard. Nice move by McClintic!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calhoun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClintic is aware though and is defending well.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClintic is in close to Calhoun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McClintic trying to move into half guard but instead Calhoun has managed to sweep!
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but McClintic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Calhoun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McClintic, up you get!
Calhoun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClintic.
Nice uppercut there from McClintic.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClintic. McClintic obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McClintic throws a head kick that misses.
Blake McClintic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calhoun walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClintic. McClintic obviously looking to wear him down.
McClintic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McClintic throws a leg kick that misses.
McClintic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calhoun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McClintic throws a chopping leg kick but Calhoun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McClintic misses.
McClintic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McClintic connects with a jab.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClintic punishes Calhoun's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClintic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McClintic scoring well with a low kick there.
Calhoun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calhoun slips a jab and a cross from McClintic.

Calhoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Calhoun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Calhoun wants to work for an arm triangle but McClintic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McClintic regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClintic wants to sweep but no luck.
Calhoun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Calhoun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClintic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calhoun, into his guard.
McClintic landing with the ground and pound.
McClintic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calhoun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McClintic is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake McClintic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McClintic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slim Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calhoun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClintic tries to avoid it but Calhoun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClintic to the ground. McClintic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McClintic misses with a leg kick.
Calhoun shoots in but McClintic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McClintic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McClintic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClintic works over Calhoun's head and body with a nice combination.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClintic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClintic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McClintic with a nice cross.
Calhoun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calhoun takes one to the chin there.
McClintic thumps Calhoun with a low kick.
McClintic throws a series of strikes that have Calhoun backpedaling.
Good work by McClintic as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClintic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Calhoun scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calhoun cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClintic is working to get back to half guard.
McClintic tries to hold on but Calhoun pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calhoun cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McClintic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McClintic is looking to work some ground and pound but Calhoun has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClintic wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McClintic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calhoun 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.
McClintic cracks Calhoun with a solid left hand.
McClintic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
McClintic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calhoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calhoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calhoun tries to get out of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McClintic with a hook.
McClintic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClintic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClintic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McClintic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calhoun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McClintic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McClintic throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from McClintic finds it's way through Calhoun's defenses.
Calhoun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calhoun shoots in for a double leg but McClintic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClintic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calhoun.
McClintic clobbers Calhoun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calhoun is defended easily by McClintic.
McClintic cracks the inside of Calhoun's front leg.
McClintic cracks Calhoun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McClintic cracks Calhoun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClintic sizes up Calhoun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Calhoun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calhoun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Calhoun stands up and beckons McClintic to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Calhoun or perhaps it was just good defense by McClintic which made him look bad.
McClintic scores with a leg kick.
Calhoun wants to clinch.
McClintic scores with a hook to the body. Calhoun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from McClintic both land. Nice combination.
A lazy left from McClintic finds it's target.
Calhoun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calhoun is defended easily by McClintic.
Calhoun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Calhoun blocks a head kick by McClintic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Calhoun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McClintic was covering up waiting for the punch and Calhoun finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Calhoun with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake McClintic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McClintic throws out a loose jab but Calhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClintic misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for McClintic.
McClintic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McClintic throws a low kick, looking for Calhoun's leg but Calhoun calmly moves out of range.
Calhoun tries for a takedown but McClintic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClintic connects with a single shot there.
McClintic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McClintic misses with a low kick.
Calhoun moves forwards but McClintic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calhoun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calhoun dives in and grabs McClintic's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClintic pushes down on Calhoun's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClintic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calhoun blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McClintic as Calhoun shoots in.
McClintic cracks Calhoun with an open hand slap.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClintic as he jumps to the side.
McClintic stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by McClintic.
McClintic throws a hook but Calhoun blocks it.

McClintic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Calhoun to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McClintic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calhoun trying to control but McClintic is working from the bottom.
Slim Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but McClintic is retaining full guard.
Calhoun is looking to work some ground and pound but McClintic has wrist control.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun wants to get up but he can't break McClintic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McClintic 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClintic.

McClintic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun won't allow McClintic to sweep him here.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but McClintic keeps moving.
Calhoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McClintic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClintic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calhoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClintic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calhoun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McClintic throws a right hand that Calhoun ducks under and follows up with a left that Calhoun also avoids with ease.
Calhoun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Calhoun clinches.
McClintic has had enough of the clinch but Calhoun keeps him there for the moment.
McClintic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McClintic is trying to break the clinch but Calhoun is controlling him.
McClintic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClintic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McClintic can't break the clinch.

McClintic manages to break the clinch.
McClintic dips to his left and cracks Calhoun with an uppercut!
Calhoun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClintic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McClintic throws a series of punches but Calhoun moves out of range.

Calhoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blake McClintic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calhoun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slim Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClintic defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slim Calhoun.
I think McClintic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake McClintic!