PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilves comes to the cage accompanied by Disco Duck. Joe Calzattrounewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ilves
vs
Calzattrounewis

187 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Ilves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calzattrounewis clinches up against the cage.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.
Ilves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calzattrounewis just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ilves gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ilves moves nicely into side control.

Calzattrounewis sneaks out the side door and pushes Ilves away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ilves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it but Ilves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calzattrounewis to the ground. Calzattrounewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Ilves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilves tries for a takedown but Calzattrounewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilves.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Calzattrounewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Calzattrounewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calzattrounewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilves has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis is pushing Ilves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ilves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calzattrounewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ilves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calzattrounewis prevents it.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ilves won't allow it.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Ilves has control.
Calzattrounewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis won't allow it.
Calzattrounewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Ilves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Calzattrounewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Calzattrounewis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ilves looking for the choke from the back.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand back up.

Ilves looking for the RNC.

Ilves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ilves is looking for a rear naked choke here but Calzattrounewis reverses the position brilliantly into Ilves's guard!
Ilves is breathing heavily.

Calzattrounewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calzattrounewis stands up and waves to Ilves to follow him.
Jab, jab by Calzattrounewis - just one landing.
Calzattrounewis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ilves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calzattrounewis circles away.

Calzattrounewis clinches with his opponent.
Calzattrounewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilves has double underhooks.
Calzattrounewis stops a takedown attempt from Ilves.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis digs a right hand underneath Ilves's ribcage. Ilves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilves drops back down to his feet.
Calzattrounewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilves has double underhooks.
Calzattrounewis tries to break the clinch but Ilves is controlling the position.
Calzattrounewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ilves prevents Calzattrounewis from breaking the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzattrounewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break free.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ilves prevents Calzattrounewis from breaking the clinch.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Ilves has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzattrounewis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Calzattrounewis moves into the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Ilves has control.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Calzattrounewis manages to break the clinch.
Ilves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis swings for the body but Ilves moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calzattrounewis throws a series of punches but Ilves avoids them all with ease.
Calzattrounewis is breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Calzattrounewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilves is working for takedown but Calzattrounewis is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ilves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calzattrounewis uses from the top position.
Calzattrounewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ilves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ilves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ilves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calzattrounewis wants to get up but he can't break Ilves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ilves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Calzattrounewis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ilves.

Calzattrounewis decides to stand back up. Calzattrounewis steps back and let's Ilves get back to his feet.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
No luck for Ilves with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Ilves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Calzattrounewis.
Ilves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calzattrounewis swivels and escapes.
Ilves shoots in and drives through. Calzattrounewis sprawls well.
Calzattrounewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Calzattrounewis forces Ilves back against the cage and clinches.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilves jumps guard but Calzattrounewis stands there with Ilves around his waist. Ilves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calzattrounewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ilves is trying to drag Calzattrounewis to the mat but Calzattrounewis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ilves jumps guard but Calzattrounewis stands there with Ilves around his waist. Ilves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis tries to break the clinch but Ilves is controlling the position.
Ilves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calzattrounewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Calzattrounewis.
Ilves managing to block the knees to the body from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calzattrounewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ilves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calzattrounewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calzattrounewis controlling the action here for a moment.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilves drops back down to his feet.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzattrounewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ilves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calzattrounewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ilves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calzattrounewis smiles and moves away.
Calzattrounewis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzattrounewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ilves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it but Ilves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calzattrounewis to the ground. Calzattrounewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

It looks like Juhani Ilves has been cut.
Calzattrounewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilves circles away.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilves tries for a takedown but Calzattrounewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ilves checks a leg kick.

Calzattrounewis has Ilves up against the cage in a clinch.
Ilves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calzattrounewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Ilves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilves has double underhooks.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calzattrounewis is struggling to control the position.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilves drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilves tries to pull guard but Calzattrounewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilves drops back down to his feet.
Calzattrounewis can't break the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ilves won't allow it.
Calzattrounewis is trying to break the clinch but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Ilves has control.
Nice body punch from Calzattrounewis - that landed with a thud.
Ilves dodges an elbow strike from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ilves keeps control of Calzattrounewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ilves prevents Calzattrounewis from breaking the clinch.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzattrounewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calzattrounewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calzattrounewis has had enough of the clinch but Ilves keeps him there for the moment.
Ilves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calzattrounewis just leaning against Ilves, taking a breather.
Calzattrounewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free but Ilves has control.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilves has him pressed against the cage.
Calzattrounewis is stalling here.
Calzattrounewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzattrounewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilves has double underhooks.
Calzattrounewis leaning his opponent against the cage.

Ilves gets control of Calzattrounewis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ilves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Calzattrounewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ilves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Calzattrounewis escapes and throws Ilves's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ilves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Calzattrounewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ilves looking for submissions off his back.
Ilves wants to improve his position but Calzattrounewis is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet.
Joe Calzattrounewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ilves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Juhani Ilves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzattrounewis wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Calzattrounewis has closed the distance and engaged Ilves in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzattrounewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calzattrounewis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzattrounewis!