PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lehder Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lehder Rivas
vs
Calaeabius

166 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lehder Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calaeabius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Calaeabius has eaten all the pies!
Calaeabius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lehder Rivas after a bit of a struggle.
Lehder Rivas prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos Lehder Rivas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudius Calaeabius.
Lehder Rivas gets through Calaeabius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas lands a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas is trying to maintain a safe position but Calaeabius gets an underhook and turns Lehder Rivas into the cage.
Calaeabius looking for a takedown.
A short left from Lehder Rivas.
Calaeabius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lehder Rivas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calaeabius wants a takedown.
Lehder Rivas lands a nice knee to the body.
Calaeabius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calaeabius tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehder Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Lehder Rivas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lehder Rivas.
A hook to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehder Rivas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calaeabiuss head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehder Rivas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calaeabius's face.

It looks like Claudius Calaeabius has been cut.
Lehder Rivas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calaeabius wants to take the fight to the mat but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calaeabius looks winded!
A knee to the head by Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas lands a shoulder strike.
Calaeabius goes for a takedown attempt but Lehder Rivas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lehder Rivas drives through and clinches with Calaeabius against the cage.

Calaeabius lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehder Rivas wants to stand but Calaeabius is controlling the position.
Lehder Rivas 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.
Calaeabius scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehder Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lehder Rivas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calaeabius on the ground.
Lehder Rivas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lehder Rivas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehder Rivas wants it to stay on the feet.

Calaeabius has closed the distance and engaged Lehder Rivas in a clinch.
Calaeabius tries for a takedown but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Lehder Rivas lands a knee to the head.

Calaeabius has picked Lehder Rivas up - he's going for a ride! Calaeabius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lehder Rivas has hold of Calaeabius's hands but Calaeabius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calaeabius stops Lehder Rivas from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Calaeabius there.
Lehder Rivas wants to get back to his feet.
Calaeabius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calaeabius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calaeabius working the head and body with strikes.
Lehder Rivas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehder Rivas tries to get out of the position.
Lehder Rivas tries to kick Calaeabius off but Calaeabius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calaeabius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calaeabius prevents Lehder Rivas from standing back up.
Calaeabius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calaeabius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lehder Rivas pushes Calaeabius off looking to stand but Calaeabius dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Calaeabius there.
Calaeabius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Lehder Rivas is rocked!
Lehder Rivas taking some punishment here, with Calaeabius in his half guard.
Oh Lehder Rivas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehder Rivas is trying to stand up here but Calaeabius is controlling him well.
Calaeabius scores with a big shot! Lehder Rivas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lehder Rivas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudius Calaeabius!
Claudius Calaeabius really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Farm of Muscle logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.