PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun comes to the cage accompanied by Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne. Jones has chosen Prozak - Under The Rain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calhoun
vs
Jones

173 cm
24
140 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

158 cm
30
145 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Beast Body

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calhoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones gets full guard.
Calhoun wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Calhoun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is nestled in close to Calhoun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Calhoun is working away.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Calhoun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Calhoun because Jones loaded up on that one.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Calhoun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike there. Calhoun manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones misses with a head shot. Calhoun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Calhoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Calhoun has wrist control.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calhoun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
Jones is in close to Calhoun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a strike but Calhoun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is looking to stand up but Calhoun isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Calhoun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Calhoun from standing up.
Jones wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Slim Calhoun just wasn't active enough.
Calhoun wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Calhoun stuffs the takedown.
Calhoun leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slim Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calhoun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Calhoun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Calhoun with that takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Calhoun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calhoun wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Calhoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Calhoun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Calhoun keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Calhoun keeps him there for the moment.
Jones just leaning against Calhoun, taking a breather.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jones jumps guard.
Calhoun stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.

Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Calhoun sprawls well.
Slim Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Calhoun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with an inside leg kick.

Calhoun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calhoun showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Calhoun is very close to passing his half guard.
Calhoun is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jones manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Calhoun lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Calhoun obliges.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones jumps guard but Calhoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calhoun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calhoun is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Calhoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun prevents the takedown attempt.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calhoun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calhoun 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Calhoun!
After winning the bout, Slim Calhoun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.