PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Calijuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Calijuri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Calijuri
vs
Nelson

199 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Calijuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calijuri.

Calijuri gets a clinch.
Calijuri just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Calijuri has the dominant position.
Calijuri stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Calijuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Frank Nelson has been cut.
The referee calls for Calijuri to work.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calijuri just stands there and leans against the cage.

Calijuri breaks from the clinch.
Calijuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calijuri is out of range and Nelson settles back down.
Frank Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francisco Calijuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.

Calijuri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Nelson wriggles free and stands up.

Calijuri gets a takedown into half guard.
Calijuri is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calijuri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Calijuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calijuri stalling away here and it's allowed Nelson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nelson controlling Calijuri's posture.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calijuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calijuri throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a right hand that Calijuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Calijuri also avoids with ease.
Nelson clinches but Calijuri breaks the clinch

and Calijuri counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calijuri.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calijuri is breathing heavily.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calijuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calijuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Calijuri counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four 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.
Calijuri slows down the pace here.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Calijuri tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson cracks Calijuri with a nice body shot.
Calijuri tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.

Nelson decides to pull guard.
Calijuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calijuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calijuri preventing the sweep.
Calijuri throws and elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calijuri's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Calijuri is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson misses with the body kick

and Calijuri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calijuri.
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 Francisco Calijuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Calijuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Calijuri backpedaling.
Calijuri moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Calijuri moves out of range.
Calijuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Calijuri scores with a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Calijuri stops Nelson from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Calijuri wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Calijuri blocks nicely.
Calijuri being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson tries to stand but Calijuri is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calijuri wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calijuri tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Francisco Calijuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson tries to clinch but Calijuri is having none of it.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Calijuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Calijuri is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Calijuri moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calijuri misses with a knee strike.
Calijuri is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Calijuri looking to slow down the pace here.
Calijuri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Calijuri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.
Calijuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Calijuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calijuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calijuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Nelson is pulling down on Calijuri's head to control his posture.
Nelson 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Calijuri counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calijuri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson unloading with bombs!

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.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.

Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!

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.

Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Calijuri has worked his arm free - good work by Calijuri!

Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calijuri is trying to buck Nelson off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Calijuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calijuri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Calijuri!