PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Kalawit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodor Sixtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rodor Sixtynine enters the cage!

Kalawit
vs
Sixtynine

173 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Kalawit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodor Sixtynine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalawit moves into the clinch.
Kalawit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalawit has a couple of punches blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit misses with some punches.
Kalawit throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sixtynine blocks an uppercut.
Sixtynine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalawit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalawit gets underhooks to prevent Sixtynine's takedown attempt.
Kalawit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalawit misses with some punches.
Kalawit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalawit misses with some punches.
Kalawit misses with the head strike.
Kalawit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sixtynine.

Sixtynine tightens his grip and picks Kalawit up, before dumping him to the ground. Kalawit manages to land in guard.
Sixtynine wants to control from the top but Kalawit keeps moving.
Kalawit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalawit stops Sixtynine from getting back to his feet.
Sixtynine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalawit.
Kalawit wants to stand up but Sixtynine is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixtynine is staying active underneath Kalawit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boy Kalawit.
Sixtynine shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalawit tries to sprawl out of it but Sixtynine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalawit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy Kalawit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodor Sixtynine.

Kalawit gets a clinch.

Sixtynine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalawit tries for a takedown but Sixtynine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kalawit moves into the clinch.
Kalawit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalawit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sixtynine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kalawit fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sixtynine is trying to trip Kalawit. He has hold of a leg but Kalawit is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sixtynine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kalawit is trying to control the position but Sixtynine postures up.

Sixtynine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalawit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixtynine has managed to get both his arms back between Kalawit's legs - danger averted.
Sixtynine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalawit is breathing heavily.
Sixtynine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixtynine is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalawit has wrist control.
Sixtynine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalawit's head.
Sixtynine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalawit is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixtynine with a nice head shot there.

Kalawit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sixtynine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixtynine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sixtynine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalawit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalawit is trying to keep Sixtynine in close.

Sixtynine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalawit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixtynine has managed to get both his arms back between Kalawit's legs - danger averted.
Sixtynine is working Kalawit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sixtynine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sixtynine lands a couple of digs.
Sixtynine cracks Kalawit with a solid left hand.
Sixtynine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixtynine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalawit's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixtynine connects with a couple of short punches.
Sixtynine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sixtynine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sixtynine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixtynine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixtynine chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixtynine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalawit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sixtynine chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixtynine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalawit's head.
Sixtynine scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodor Sixtynine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sixtynine shoots in but no luck this time.
Boy Kalawit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixtynine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalawit defends it nicely.

Kalawit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sixtynine, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixtynine.
Kalawit throws a head punch that misses.
Kalawit throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixtynine.
Sixtynine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalawit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boy Kalawit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodor Sixtynine.
Kalawit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sixtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixtynine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalawit prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalawit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalawit.
Sixtynine blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sixtynine lands a nice uppercut.
Kalawit misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalawit prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalawit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalawit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sixtynine tries to break the clinch but Kalawit is controlling the position.
Sixtynine fails to pull guard.
Kalawit throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalawit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixtynine backwards.
Kalawit throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalawit misses with the head strike.

Sixtynine has picked Kalawit up - he's going for a ride! Sixtynine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sixtynine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sixtynine is trying to control. Kalawit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalawit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Sixtynine.
Sixtynine thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kalawit to regain full guard.
Sixtynine controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixtynine trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalawit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kalawit has his feet on Sixtynine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Sixtynine with that takedown attempt.
Sixtynine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalawit.
Sixtynine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalawit sprawls well. Kalawit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sixtynine gets slowly back to his feet.

Kalawit has managed to clinch.
Kalawit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sixtynine blocking some punches.

Sixtynine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kalawit is trying to keep an underhook but Sixtynine manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalawit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sixtynine trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Kalawit is trying to keep Sixtynine in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sixtynine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sixtynine won't allow Kalawit to get back to his feet.
Sixtynine trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.

Kalawit is looking for a triangle but Sixtynine pushes his legs off easily.
Kalawit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixtynine's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixtynine being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixtynine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalawit won't allow Sixtynine to get back to his feet.
Kalawit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sixtynine keeping moving, preventing Kalawit from controlling successfully.
Kalawit wanted to stand there but Sixtynine had control of the position.
Kalawit wants to control from the top but Sixtynine keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boy Kalawit wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Sixtynine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodor Sixtynine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kalawit clinches with his opponent.
Kalawit misses with some punches.
Kalawit has a couple of punches blocked by Sixtynine.
Kalawit misses with the head strike.
Kalawit misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sixtynine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kalawit can't fight it off and eventually Sixtynine manages to take the fight to the floor. Kalawit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sixtynine chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixtynine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalawit controls Sixtynine momentarily but Sixtynine frees himself.
Kalawit wants to stand up but Sixtynine is controlling him.
Sixtynine throwing strikes from guard but Kalawit blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sixtynine postures up in Kalawit's guard and throws a big left but Kalawit blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalawit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sixtynine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalawit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixtynine is one step ahead there.
Sixtynine is in close to Kalawit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalawit is looking to stand up but Sixtynine isn't so interested in that idea.
Sixtynine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sixtynine with a nice head shot there.
Sixtynine wants to control from the top but Kalawit keeps moving.

Kalawit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixtynine defends well.

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.
Sixtynine scoring with some ground and pound.
Sixtynine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sixtynine trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Sixtynine with a nice head shot there.
Sixtynine won't allow Kalawit to sweep him here.
Sixtynine chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixtynine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kalawit trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sixtynine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalawit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kalawit wants to sweep here but Sixtynine controlling him for the moment.
Sixtynine throws a big right hand that misses.
Sixtynine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sixtynine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalawit trying to keep a closed guard but Sixtynine is proving a slippery customer.
Sixtynine connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalawit is looking to stand up but Sixtynine isn't so interested in that idea.
Sixtynine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sixtynine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sixtynine postures up.
Rodor Sixtynine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sixtynine trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Sixtynine postures up in Kalawit's guard and throws a big left but Kalawit blocks it.
Kalawit wants to stand up but Sixtynine is controlling him.
Kalawit keeping full guard, as Sixtynine tries to pass.
Sixtynine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalawit's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sixtynine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boy Kalawit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodor Sixtynine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sixtynine trying to control but Kalawit is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodor Sixtynine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sixtynine 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodor Sixtynine!