PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulier Caldus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shivananda Ganeshalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shivananda Ganeshalo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Caldus
vs
Ganeshalo

178 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mulier Caldus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shivananda Ganeshalo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganeshalo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caldus as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganeshalo.

Caldus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caldus scores with a shot to the side of Ganeshalo's head.
Ganeshalo tries to pull guard but Caldus holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganeshalo drops back down to his feet.
Mulier Caldus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shivananda Ganeshalo.

Caldus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Caldus moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldus is trying to break the clinch but Ganeshalo has him pressed against the cage.

Caldus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Caldus closes the distance and pushes Ganeshalo back into the cage.
Ganeshalo jumps guard but Caldus stands there with Ganeshalo around his waist. Ganeshalo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caldus content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Caldus.

Ganeshalo jumps guard and drags Caldus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ganeshalo controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganeshalo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganeshalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caldus's guard.

Caldus looking to control.
Ganeshalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganeshalo throwing strikes but missing.
Caldus is looking to stand up but Ganeshalo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ganeshalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldus wants to stand up but Ganeshalo is controlling him.
Ganeshalo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganeshalo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganeshalo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caldus keeping moving, preventing Ganeshalo from controlling successfully.
Ganeshalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganeshalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ganeshalo is looking to work some ground and pound but Caldus has wrist control.
Ganeshalo wants to control from the top but Caldus keeps moving.
Ganeshalo throwing strikes from guard but Caldus blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Caldus closes the distance and clinches.
Caldus has Ganeshalo pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caldus breaks from the clinch.

Caldus closes the distance and pushes Ganeshalo back into the cage.
Ganeshalo is trying to drag Caldus to the mat but Caldus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caldus lands a shoulder strike.
Ganeshalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Caldus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Caldus takes the fight into the clinch.
Caldus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Caldus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Caldus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ganeshalo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Caldus walks away with a smile on his face. Ganeshalo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Caldus has Ganeshalo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caldus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganeshalos head.
Caldus lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganeshalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caldus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ganeshalo.

Caldus manages to break the clinch.
Ganeshalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Caldus counters by moving into the clinch.
Ganeshalo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Caldus walks away with a smile on his face. Ganeshalo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Caldus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganeshalo, pushing him back against the cage.
Caldus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganeshalo backwards.
Caldus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ganeshalo.
Caldus lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mulier Caldus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Caldus is looking to clinch but Ganeshalo is avoiding it.
Caldus tries to clinch but Ganeshalo moves out of range.

Caldus darts in and clinches Ganeshalo up against the cage.
Caldus stalling against the cage.
Caldus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caldus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganeshalo backwards.
Caldus controlling the action here for a moment.

Ganeshalo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ganeshalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldus keeping moving, preventing Ganeshalo from controlling successfully.
Caldus has control of Ganeshalo's left arm, preventing Ganeshalo from doing any damage.
Ganeshalo postures up and lands a big shot to Caldus's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo with a nice head shot there.
Caldus wants to stand but Ganeshalo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganeshalo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganeshalo chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganeshalo working some strikes from top position.
Ganeshalo throws a big right hand that misses.
Caldus controls Ganeshalo momentarily but Ganeshalo frees himself.
Ganeshalo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganeshalo distracts Caldus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caldus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganeshalo trying to control but Caldus is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Caldus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganeshalo on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganeshalo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganeshalo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganeshalo trying to control but Caldus is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Caldus rushes Ganeshalo and presses him up against the cage.
Caldus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caldus slowing the pace effectively.
Ganeshalo jumps guard but Caldus stands there with Ganeshalo around his waist. Ganeshalo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caldus gets through Ganeshalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ganeshalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caldus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ganeshalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mulier Caldus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shivananda Ganeshalo.

Caldus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldus moves out of range as Ganeshalo strikes.
Ganeshalo shoots for a takedown but Caldus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Caldus clinches with his opponent.
Caldus gets underhooks to prevent Ganeshalo's takedown attempt.
Caldus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ganeshalo has Caldus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caldus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ganeshalo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caldus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ganeshalo is breathing heavily.
Caldus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caldus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caldus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Caldus.
Caldus lands a shoulder strike.
Caldus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganeshalo can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caldus avoiding damage.

Ganeshalo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Caldus can't fight it off and eventually Ganeshalo manages to take the fight to the floor. Caldus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ganeshalo is controlling him.
Caldus has momentary wrist control but Ganeshalo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ganeshalo throwing strikes from guard but Caldus blocks nicely.
Ganeshalo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caldus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shivananda Ganeshalo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganeshalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganeshalo stops Caldus from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mulier Caldus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

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

Caldus closes the distance and pushes Ganeshalo back into the cage.
Caldus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Caldus breaks the clinch.

Caldus rushes Ganeshalo and presses him up against the cage.
Ganeshalo is trying to drag Caldus to the mat but Caldus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Caldus.

Caldus manages to break the clinch.
Caldus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Caldus closes the distance and pushes Ganeshalo back into the cage.
Ganeshalo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caldus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mulier Caldus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shivananda Ganeshalo.

Caldus breaks from the clinch.

Caldus closes the distance and pushes Ganeshalo back into the cage.
Ganeshalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caldus just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganeshalo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caldus lands a nice uppercut.
Ganeshalo tries for a takedown but Caldus manages to get underhooks.

Caldus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ganeshalo gets tackled into the cage by Caldus. Caldus maintains the clinch.
Ganeshalo is trying to pull guard but Caldus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ganeshalo tries to pull guard but Caldus holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganeshalo drops back down to his feet.
Ganeshalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Caldus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganeshalo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Caldus to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ganeshalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Caldus closes the distance and clinches.
Caldus just leaning against Ganeshalo, taking a breather.

Caldus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganeshalo closes the distance and clinches up with Caldus, looking for a takedown. Ganeshalo pushes Caldus against the cage but Caldus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caldus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganeshalo somewhat.
Caldus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganeshalo circles away.
And Ganeshalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Caldus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mulier Caldus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganeshalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldus fails in his attempt to clinch.

Caldus darts in and clinches Ganeshalo up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ganeshalo pulls guard effortlessly.
Caldus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganeshalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganeshalo has wrist control.
Ganeshalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Caldus trying to hold on to Ganeshalo's head to control him but Ganeshalo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganeshalo throwing shots but Caldus is blocking nicely.
Ganeshalo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caldus tries to get to full guard but Ganeshalo has control of the leg.
Mulier Caldus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ganeshalo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganeshalo is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ganeshalo working over Caldus with some ground and pound. Caldus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganeshalo working Caldus over with strikes.
Ganeshalo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caldus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caldus wants to control but Ganeshalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ganeshalo thows a huge punch but Caldus dodges it nicely.
Ganeshalo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganeshalo lands strikes from half guard.
Shivananda Ganeshalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganeshalo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Caldus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganeshalo wants to control but Caldus is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mulier Caldus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caldus, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mulier Caldus!
During a confident post fight interview, Mulier Caldus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.