PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kato Kiyomasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kett Dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Calzada has chosen Papercut as his entrance music. Kett Dela Calzada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kiyomasa
vs
Dela Calzada

185 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Kiyomasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kett Dela Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiyomasa tries to clinch there but Dela Calzada circles away.
Kiyomasa throws a right and a left that Dela Calzada avoids nicely.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Dela Calzada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiyomasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiyomasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiyomasa avoids the body shot from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada works over Kiyomasa's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Kato Kiyomasa has been cut.
Kiyomasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela Calzada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiyomasa at a distance.
Dela Calzada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiyomasa's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiyomasa works over Dela Calzada's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiyomasa misses with a wild body shot.
Dela Calzada lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Calzada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Calzada. Kiyomasa does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiyomasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Calzada lands a jab to Kiyomasa's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiyomasa misses the target.
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Dela Calzada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiyomasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiyomasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiyomasa misses with a two punch combination.
Kiyomasa punishes Dela Calzada's body with a nice straight punch.
Dela Calzada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela Calzada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiyomasa rather than just go for the knockout.
Dela Calzada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Calzada misses with a combination
and Kiyomasa counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada scores with a three punch combo!
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Kiyomasa misses the body punch
and Dela Calzada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiyomasa thinking.
Dela Calzada avoids the body shot from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dela Calzada counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Dela Calzada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Calzada throws a right hand that Kiyomasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiyomasa also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiyomasa at a distance.
Dela Calzada avoids the body shot from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa closes the distance but Dela Calzada moves to the side
and Dela Calzada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiyomasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Calzada. Dela Calzada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiyomasa doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada keeps the fight on the outside.
Dela Calzada lands with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiyomasa throws out the jab.
Dela Calzada works over Kiyomasa's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Dela Calzada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Kiyomasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Calzada takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Calzada connects with a body shot that sends Kiyomasa's belly button to the back.
Dela Calzada lands with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada feints a jab promting Kiyomasa to slip. Dela Calzada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kiyomasa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kett Dela Calzada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kato Kiyomasa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Kiyomasa avoids them all with ease.
Kiyomasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Calzada moves away.
Dela Calzada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiyomasa throws out the jab.
Kiyomasa missing with a left hand there. Dela Calzada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiyomasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiyomasa works over Dela Calzada's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela Calzada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Calzada fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiyomasa blocks a jab.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiyomasa throws a series of punches but Dela Calzada avoids them all with ease.
Kiyomasa dodges the punch combination from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada throws a nice looking combination but Kiyomasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa missing with a left hand there. Dela Calzada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiyomasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dela Calzada works Kiyomasa's body with a nice hook.
Dela Calzada misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Calzada lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Calzada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dela Calzada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dela Calzada.
Some wild striking there from Kiyomasa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiyomasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Calzada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Dela Calzada with a jab.
Kiyomasa misses with a two punch combination.
Kiyomasa scores with a body shot.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dela Calzada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiyomasa doesn't seem phased though.
Kiyomasa slips a jab and a cross from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kiyomasa clobbers Dela Calzada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiyomasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Calzada connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiyomasa misses with a looping right.
Dela Calzada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela Calzada stalks Kiyomasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiyomasa's face. Kiyomasa staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kett Dela Calzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kato Kiyomasa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dela Calzada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kiyomasa is rocked!
Dela Calzada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Kiyomasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiyomasa seems to have got his legs back now.
Dela Calzada scores with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiyomasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Dela Calzada dodges the punch combination from Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada connects with a body shot that sends Kiyomasa's belly button to the back.
Kiyomasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Calzada manages to avoid it.
Dela Calzada looks to land a combination but Kiyomasa avoids it well.
Kiyomasa lands with a hook. Dela Calzada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa misses with a body shot.
Dela Calzada throws a right hand that Kiyomasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiyomasa also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Dela Calzada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiyomasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiyomasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Calzada lands with a right hand.
Kiyomasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiyomasa scores with a one two! Dela Calzada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kiyomasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Calzada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiyomasa misses with a looping left.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Kato Kiyomasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dela Calzada does no damage.
Kiyomasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dela Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiyomasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiyomasa throws a right hand that Dela Calzada ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Calzada also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada looks to land a combination. Kiyomasa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiyomasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiyomasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiyomasa tries to bum rush Dela Calzada with a series of wild strikes but Dela Calzada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Dela Calzada scores with a nice head shot.
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa defending well as Dela Calzada loads up on a big left hand.
Kiyomasa lands with a nice combination. Dela Calzada backs away looking to recover.
Kiyomasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Dela Calzada is rocked!
Kiyomasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dela Calzada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiyomasa finish him?
No joy there for Kiyomasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Calzada misses with a double jab
and Kiyomasa scores with a counter punch that sends Dela Calzada to the canvas! Kiyomasa smells blood - he's punishing Dela Calzada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dela Calzada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Kiyomasa!