PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Calibrisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calibrisi comes into the arena with Etho - The Godfather Theme (Dubstep Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Jack Ryder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Calibrisi
vs
Ryder

175 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sherman Calibrisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calibrisi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Calibrisi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Calibrisi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryder keeps working.
Calibrisi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryder wants to get back to his feet.

Ryder actively working from the bottom here.
Calibrisi is trying to control. Ryder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calibrisi prevents Ryder from standing back up.
Ryder is refusing to be controlled, as Calibrisi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calibrisi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ryder is looking to escape.

Sherman Calibrisi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Calibrisi fails with the takedown

and Ryder counters with a shoot takedown. Calibrisi fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Calibrisi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calibrisi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Calibrisi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Calibrisi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calibrisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Calibrisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Calibrisi is looking for a triangle but Ryder pushes his legs off easily.
Ryder wants to pass the guard but Calibrisi is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calibrisi controlling Ryder's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.
Calibrisi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calibrisi's guard.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calibrisi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Calibrisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryder defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryder prevents Calibrisi from getting back to his feet.
Ryder working some strikes from top position.
Calibrisi is looking to stand up but Ryder isn't so interested in that idea.

Calibrisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi looking to control.

Calibrisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Calibrisi.
Calibrisi is breathing heavily.
Ryder looking to pass the guard.

Calibrisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryder defends it easily.
Ryder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calibrisi wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi keeping full guard, as Ryder tries to pass.
Calibrisi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calibrisi pulls Ryder in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Calibrisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calibrisi has momentary wrist control but Ryder slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryder preventing the sweep.
Calibrisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Sherman Calibrisi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Calibrisi tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Ryder.
Calibrisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calibrisi shoots for a takedown but Ryder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calibrisi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calibrisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Calibrisi misses
and Ryder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calibrisi throws a head kick but Ryder moves out of range.
Ryder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calibrisi's waist but Calibrisi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryder off to one side.

Ryder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder grinds an elbow into Calibrisi's temple.
Calibrisi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Calibrisi is looking to reverse the position.
Ryder lands a nice forearm strike.
Calibrisi tries to escape but Ryder is in control.
Calibrisi manages to get back to half guard.

Ryder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calibrisi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Calibrisi is trying to control but can't.
Calibrisi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Calibrisi.
Calibrisi wants to stand and escape but Ryder is having none of it.
Calibrisi trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Sherman Calibrisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calibrisi pulls Ryder in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Calibrisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calibrisi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ryder with a nice head shot there.
Calibrisi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calibrisi holds on and takes a little breather.
Ryder trying to control but Calibrisi is working from the bottom.

Calibrisi has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder stands up over Calibrisi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryder won't allow Calibrisi to get back to his feet.
Calibrisi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ryder stays in close to Calibrisi's body and controls the position.
Calibrisi managing to control the position.
Ryder wants to pass the guard but Calibrisi is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calibrisi dodges the punch combination from Ryder.
Sherman Calibrisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Calibrisi gets tackled into the cage by Ryder. Ryder maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calibrisi pulls guard.
Ryder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calibrisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryder passes Calibrisi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Calibrisi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calibrisi is looking for a sweep. Ryder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calibrisi is looking to control Ryder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calibrisi avoid being mounted?
Ryder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calibrisi gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calibrisi looking to control.
Calibrisi wants to sweep but no luck.
Calibrisi wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Calibrisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sherman Calibrisi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Calibrisi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryder tries to avoid it but Calibrisi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryder to the ground. Ryder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calibrisi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sherman Calibrisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calibrisi wants to clinch but Ryder slips to the side
and Ryder counters with a stiff right hand.
Calibrisi fails to land the takedown.
Calibrisi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryder counters with a stiff right hand.
Calibrisi tries for a takedown but Ryder circles away easily

and Ryder counters with a single leg into guard. Calibrisi didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Calibrisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder postures up and lands a big shot to Calibrisi's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calibrisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calibrisi keeping moving, preventing Ryder from controlling successfully.
Calibrisi is adopting a defensive guard.

Ryder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calibrisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calibrisi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder.
Calibrisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ryder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Calibrisi working for a triangle but Ryder defends it easily.
Ryder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Calibrisi has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder postures up.
Ryder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calibrisi's head.
Calibrisi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryder pushes Calibrisi off looking to stand but Calibrisi dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Calibrisi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryder is trying to stand up here but Calibrisi is controlling him well.

Calibrisi is looking for a kimura but Ryder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calibrisi to get the leverage.
Calibrisi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calibrisi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ryder tries to kick Calibrisi off but Calibrisi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calibrisi is looking to take a break and control but Ryder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sherman Calibrisi just wasn't active enough.

Calibrisi clinches up with Ryder and pushes him back against the cage.
Calibrisi wants a takedown.

Ryder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Calibrisi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Calibrisi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Calibrisi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calibrisi tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.

Calibrisi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Calibrisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryder sprawls well. He's pushed Calibrisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calibrisi is looking to clinch.
Ryder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calibrisi tries to clinch but Ryder moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calibrisi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack Ryder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman Calibrisi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Calibrisi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Ryder.
I think Calibrisi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!