PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kett Dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moore's choice of entrance music: dont yank. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dela Calzada
vs
Moore

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Hilo, Kett Dela Calzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elijah Moore!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Dela Calzada. Those never looked like landing.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Dela Calzada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Dela Calzada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dela Calzada.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Calzada is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Dela Calzada circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Calzada is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Dela Calzada circles away and we're back to standing.

Dela Calzada has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dela Calzada.
Moore looking to stall.
Moore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dela Calzada to keep the fight standing.
Kett Dela Calzada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Moore.

Dela Calzada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dela Calzada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore won't allow Dela Calzada to sweep him here.
Dela Calzada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moore has passed into side control.

Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Dela Calzada shoots in.
Dela Calzada misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Dela Calzada.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Dela Calzada shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore tries for a takedown but Dela Calzada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Dela Calzada sprawls well.
Moore looks winded!
Dela Calzada checks a leg kick nicely.
Elijah Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Calzada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Calzada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore throws a nice head kick!
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dela Calzada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Dela Calzada lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Calzada tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Dela Calzada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Dela Calzada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dela Calzada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Dela Calzada, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Dela Calzada against the cage but Dela Calzada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dela Calzada as he avoids it easily.
Dela Calzada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dela Calzada blocks a head kick by Moore.
Dela Calzada lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dela Calzada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Calzada circles away.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dela Calzada throws a shot to the body.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Calzada is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Dela Calzada circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Calzada leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dela Calzada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Dela Calzada settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Calzada wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Dela Calzada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dela Calzada gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Kett Dela Calzada will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dela Calzada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
Moore throws a head kick but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Dela Calzada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dela Calzada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kett Dela Calzada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela Calzada shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Calzada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dela Calzada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Calzada fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dela Calzada. No joy for Moore on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore gets tackled into the cage by Dela Calzada. Dela Calzada maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Calzada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dela Calzada tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
Moore has Dela Calzada pressed against the cage.
A short right from Dela Calzada on the inside.
Dela Calzada is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kett Dela Calzada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Calzada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Calzada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Moore manages to break the clinch.
Dela Calzada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore shoots in but Dela Calzada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Dela Calzada on that attempt.
Dela Calzada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.
Dela Calzada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Dela Calzada moved away.
Dela Calzada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Dela Calzada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Dela Calzada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dela Calzada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Dela Calzada.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dela Calzada pinned against the cage. Dela Calzada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Dela Calzada tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Calzada circles away.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Dela Calzada on that attempt.
Moore dives in and grabs Dela Calzada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dela Calzada pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
Dela Calzada doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dela Calzada as he jumps to the side.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore shoots in but Dela Calzada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kett Dela Calzada is winning the standup battle so far.

Dela Calzada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dela Calzada is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dela Calzada.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dela Calzada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moore breaks from the clinch.
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 Kett Dela Calzada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Dela Calzada sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Dela Calzada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dela Calzada moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Dela Calzada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dela Calzada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kett Dela Calzada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Moore.
Moore tries to stall but Dela Calzada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dela Calzada wants to get back to striking at distance but Moore won't allow it.
Dela Calzada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Calzada up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Calzada breaks from the clinch.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dela Calzada jabs at Moore's body.
Nice body punch from Dela Calzada.

Moore tries to keep at a distance but Dela Calzada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
Dela Calzada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dela Calzada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moore after a bit of a struggle.
Moore is trying to stall.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Calzada is defending well for now.
Dela Calzada tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dela Calzada is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moore breaks the clinch.

Dela Calzada closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Calzada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moore to keep the fight standing.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dela Calzada is keeping busy.
Dela Calzada avoids the elbow strike from Moore, against the cage.
Dela Calzada tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Calzada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela Calzada is looking for a takedown.
Dela Calzada working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore leaning against his opponent.

Moore successfully pulls guard.
Dela Calzada throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dela Calzada stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dela Calzada pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Calzada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Calzada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Dela Calzada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dela Calzada clinches up against the cage.
Moore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dela Calzada prevents it.

Dela Calzada pulls guard.
Moore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Calzada wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dela Calzada manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kett Dela Calzada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dela Calzada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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