PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oren Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krish Zbw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Calhoun
vs
Zbw

187 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oren Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krish Zbw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zbw.
Zbw darts in looking for a takedown but Calhoun gets double underhooks and turns Zbw into the cage.
Zbw is working for takedown but Calhoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oren Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krish Zbw.
Zbw tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Zbw drops back down to his feet.

Zbw manages to break the clinch.
Zbw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calhoun as he avoids it easily.
Zbw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zbw closes the distance and clinches up with Calhoun, looking for a takedown. Zbw pushes Calhoun against the cage but Calhoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calhoun lands a jab to Zbw's midsection.
Zbw looks winded!
Zbw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zbw misses with a takedown
and Calhoun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zbw paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calhoun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zbw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Calhoun is in Zbw's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zbw wants to sweep here but Calhoun controlling him for the moment.
Zbw keeping moving, preventing Calhoun from controlling successfully.
Calhoun working some strikes from top position.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zbw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun won't allow Zbw to get back to his feet.

Zbw has his foot on Calhoun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calhoun works his way back into a safe position though.
Calhoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zbw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Oren Calhoun just wasn't active enough.

Calhoun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zbw quickly recovers to half guard.
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!

Calhoun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zbw defends it well.
Calhoun is trying to control. Zbw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zbw is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the action but Zbw is working from the bottom.
Calhoun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oren Calhoun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zbw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun clobbers Zbw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown by Zbw or perhaps it was just good defense by Calhoun which made him look bad.
Zbw with a lazy takedown attempt

and Calhoun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zbw's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Zbw keeps moving.
Zbw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calhoun is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zbw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zbw wants to get back to his feet but Calhoun passes into half guard.

Calhoun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zbw sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oren Calhoun dominated that round.
That's time! Calhoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Calhoun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zbw shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zbw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calhoun but Calhoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zbw shoots for a takedown but Calhoun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oren Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krish Zbw.
Zbw misses with a right hand
and Calhoun counters with a head kick. That will keep Zbw thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice takedown defense from Calhoun. No joy for Zbw on that attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zbw enables Calhoun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zbw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zbw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zbw looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calhoun has picked Zbw up and slammed him! Zbw can't keep hold of the triangle and Calhoun manages to pass to side control!
Zbw is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the action but Zbw is working from the bottom.
Zbw tries to improve position but can't.
Zbw throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbw is trying to buck Calhoun off.
Zbw is looking for a sweep.
Zbw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zbw's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Calhoun working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Calhoun landing punches.
Zbw is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Calhoun 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.
Zbw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zbw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zbw tries to buck Calhoun off but Calhoun takes his back!
Zbw has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zbw tries to break free.
Zbw trying to get back to his feet but Calhoun is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zbw is in bad spot here.

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 Oren Calhoun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zbw dives in and grabs Calhoun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes down on Zbw's head and hops out.
Zbw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calhoun but Calhoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zbw shoots in and drives through. Calhoun sprawls well.
Oren Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krish Zbw.

Calhoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zbw is refusing to be controlled, as Calhoun sits in half guard.
Calhoun prevents Zbw from standing back up.
Calhoun is keen to just control but Zbw is a slippery customer.
Zbw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zbw is trying to control but Calhoun manages to pass to mount!
Calhoun wants to control the pace but Zbw is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbw tries to buck Calhoun off but Calhoun takes his back!
Zbw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zbw looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Zbw looking very determined here, making life difficult for Calhoun.
Calhoun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zbw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbw wants to get back to his feet.
Calhoun trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zbw controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Calhoun is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Calhoun is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbw looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Zbw is keeping busy.
Zbw controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oren Calhoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zbw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Calhoun is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zbw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zbw trying to control the hands but Calhoun breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oren Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calhoun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oren Calhoun!