PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Calderon
vs
Six

181 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

150 cm
33
162 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon throws a right and a left that Six avoids nicely.
Calderon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Six shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calderon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Six stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calderon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Six slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Six looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calderon is avoiding damage well.
Six happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Six is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Six prevents Calderon from escaping the position.
Six working the ground and pound but Calderon is defending the strikes.
Six is working Calderon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Six has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Six working the ground and pound.
Calderon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calderon trying to remain calm as Six controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Six might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Six misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Six is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calderon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Six creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Six lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Six lands an elbow.
Six connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Calderon some visible discomfort.
Six is putting a hurting on Calderon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calderon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Six connects with a decent elbow.
Calderon taking a bit of punishment here - Six scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six controlling from side mount.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Six on the ground.
Six connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Calderon some visible discomfort.
Calderon trying to remain calm as Six controls from the top position.
Six lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Calderon down.
Calderon seems a little lost for a moment, as Six dominates the positioning.
Six lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six working the body and head with strikes.
Six taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Calderon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Calderon throws a hook but Six blocks it.
Six lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Six as Calderon shoots in.
Six misses with a hook. Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Jose Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six misses with an uppercut.

Six shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Six perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calderon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Six thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Six was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Calderon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Six connects with a couple of short punches.
Calderon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six scoring with punches to the head and body.
Six stays in close to Calderon's body and controls the position.
Six postures up and lands a big shot to Calderon's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six stays in close to Calderon's body and controls the position.
Six pushing down on Calderon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Six stalling.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calderon has hold of Six's hands but Six slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Six not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Six controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Six wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Calderon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Calderon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Six's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six digs a good hook to Calderon's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Six throws a combination. Calderon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Six scores a takedown into full mount!
Six tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Six throws a leg kick that misses.
Six has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calderon misses with a takedown

and Six counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calderon's guard now.
Six slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Six has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Six with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Six wasn't active enough on the ground.

Six fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calderon to the ground. Six is now in Calderon's guard.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Six was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Six.
Six works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six takes a little break here. Calderon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Calderon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Six connects with a decent elbow.
Jose Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six controls the position from side control.
Calderon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Six content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Six has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Henry Six!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Henry Six!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Henry Six!

Henry Six wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Henry Six misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.