PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Domenic Calderon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Domenic Calderon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Calderon
vs
Hemp

176 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domenic Calderon!
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, Brandon Hemp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemp shoots in but no luck this time.
Calderon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hemp pinned against the cage. Hemp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hemp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calderon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calderon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hemp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calderon pinned against the cage. Calderon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Domenic Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Hemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemp fails with a takedown attempt.
Calderon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Calderon fails to land with a series of punches.
Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemp swivels and escapes.
Hemp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calderon swivels and escapes.
Calderon avoids the head kick by Hemp.
Calderon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hemp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calderon but Calderon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calderon as he avoids it easily.
Calderon is looking to clinch but Hemp is avoiding it.
Hemp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calderon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hemp counters with a two punch combo.
Hemp shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemp looks winded!
Hemp shoots in for a takedown but Calderon shows good takedown defense.
Calderon fails with a takedown attempt.
Calderon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danga de danga de dang - Calderon scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calderon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calderon wants it to stay on the feet.
Calderon shoots in and drives through. Hemp sprawls well.
Calderon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calderon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calderon tries for a takedown but Hemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hemp throws a head kick but Calderon moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calderon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hemp is defended easily by Calderon.
Calderon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemp sprawls well. He's pushed Calderon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calderon fails to land with a series of punches.
Hemp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calderon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hemp somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemp throws a shot to the body.
Hemp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calderon defends it nicely.
Hemp fails with a takedown attempt.
Calderon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hemp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hemp off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Calderon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenic Calderon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Calderon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calderon wants it to stay on the feet.

Hemp clinches with his opponent.
Calderon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hemp pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hemp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hemp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Hemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemp shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Domenic Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Hemp.
Hemp shoots in for a double leg but Calderon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hemp is breathing heavily.
Hemp misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hemp with that takedown attempt.
Calderon is looking to clinch but Hemp is avoiding it.
Hemp is looking to clinch.
Calderon is looking for a counter combo.
Domenic Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon blocks the body kick.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Hemp throws out a counter right but Calderon avoids it with no problem.
Hemp misses with a head kick.
Hemp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calderon is out of range and Hemp settles back down.
Calderon closes the distance and clinches up with Hemp, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes Hemp against the cage but Hemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hemp tries to close the distance and clinch but Calderon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calderon is out of range and Hemp settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calderon circles away.
Hemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon Hemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemp looks for a takedown but Calderon sprawls well.
Calderon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Calderon.
Calderon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Calderon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hemp some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemp tries to control but Calderon manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemp trying to control the action but Calderon just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Hemp's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hemp trying to control the hands but Calderon breaks the grip.
Calderon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hemp's head.
Calderon not allowing Hemp to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hemp's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hemp has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Calderon.
Calderon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hemp trying to control the position but Calderon manages to sink in the hooks.
Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hemp covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hemp tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemp is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Calderon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenic Calderon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Calderon wants to clinch but Hemp slips to the side
and Hemp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemp circles away.
Hemp lands a two punch combo.
Brandon Hemp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Calderon as Hemp shoots in.
Hemp has a takedown stuffed.
Calderon appears to be looking for a big counter.

Hemp has closed the distance and engaged Calderon in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemp won't allow it.
Hemp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hemp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calderon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Domenic Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Hemp.
Hemp has Calderon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calderon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hemp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemp tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hemp drops back down to his feet.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Hemp holds him up against the cage and eventually Calderon drops back down to his feet.

Calderon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hemp clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is taking a good look at Hemp as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Calderon!
Calderon is trying to stick to Hemp's back but Hemp is turning into Calderon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Calderon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hemp.
Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemp can do to turn this around?
Calderon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hemp defends well.

Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hemp looking to sit in guard and control but Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemp working a defensive guard but Calderon manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calderon off and has taken his back!
Calderon avoids the strikes from Hemp.

Hemp is looking for a choke. Calderon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Calderon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Hemp has momentary wrist control but Calderon slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hemp has his foot on Calderon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calderon works his way back into a safe position though.
Hemp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hemp in particular looking to stall.
Hemp stalling away here and it's allowed Calderon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandon Hemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domenic Calderon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hemp throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Hemp.
I think Calderon 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Calderon!