PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kaelin Calderwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicio Aventus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Calderwood
vs
Aventus

190 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good knees
Big heart

Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaelin Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicio Aventus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aventus cracks Calderwood with a good jab.
Kaelin Calderwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aventus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aventus lands with a kick to the temple. Calderwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aventus throws a head kick that misses.

Calderwood pushes Aventus up against the ropes in a clinch.

Calderwood drops Aventus with a big knee! Will Aventus beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.

It looks like Vinicio Aventus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aventus staying out of range there.

Calderwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Calderwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aventus blocks it with crossed arms.
Calderwood misses with a knee strike.
Aventus trying to stall but Calderwood improves his position.
Calderwood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aventus looks winded!
Calderwood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aventus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Calderwood - that landed with a thud.
Aventus is trying to maintain a safe position but Calderwood gets an underhook and turns Aventus into the ropes.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calderwood leaning against his opponent.
Calderwood connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calderwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aventus blocks it with crossed arms.
Calderwood lands a left hand.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but Aventus blocks it.
Calderwood looking to throw knees to the head but Aventus is blocking nicely.
Calderwood lands a good knee to the midsection. Aventus won't want to take too many of those.
Calderwood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aventus's face.

Calderwood drops Aventus on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Aventus bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Calderwood misses.
Calderwood connects with an inside leg kick.

Calderwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calderwood lands a knee to the head.
Calderwood slowing the pace effectively.
Calderwood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calderwood connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood lands an elbow just above Aventus 's eye.

That has opened up Vinicio Aventus's cut even more.
Calderwood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aventus up against the ropes.
Calderwood connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Calderwood.
Knees in the clinch landing for Calderwood.
Nice elbow from Calderwood.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aventus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calderwood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aventus letting Calderwood take a breather here.
Calderwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaelin Calderwood takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Vinicio Aventus was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aventus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Calderwood clinches up against the ropes.
Aventus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aventus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calderwood lands with a light punch inside.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aventus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calderwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Calderwood lands a nice knee to the body.
Aventus letting Calderwood take a breather here.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aventus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderwood lands a nice elbow.
Calderwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aventus's efforts to push away.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but Aventus blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Vinicio Aventus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aventus is breathing heavily.
Calderwood has Aventus pressed against the ropes.
Calderwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aventus is looking to control Calderwood's arms but Calderwood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aventus has his back to the ropes.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aventus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaelin Calderwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aventus can't find room to land a body shot as Calderwood controls the action.
Calderwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aventus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calderwood.
Aventus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Calderwood misses with a knee to the head.
Calderwood lands a shoulder strike.
Calderwood lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood looking to throw knees to the head but Aventus is blocking nicely.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Calderwood has the dominant position.
Calderwood scores with a knee to the head.

Calderwood drops Aventus on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Aventus bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
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!
Aventus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aventus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Calderwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calderwood lands an elbow inside.
Calderwood scores with a hook to the body.

The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Calderwood has the Thai clinch. Calderwood obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Aventus's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!

Aventus is rocked!

Vinicio Aventus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aventus throws a head kick but Calderwood moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calderwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aventus moves away.
Calderwood lands a jab to Aventus's midsection.

Calderwood drives through and clinches with Aventus against the ropes.
Calderwood working Aventus over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaelin Calderwood takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus'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.

Calderwood misses with a looping left.
Calderwood slips under a jab.

Calderwood cracks Aventus with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Aventus get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Aventus looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Aventus is still on wobbly legs! Can Calderwood finish him?
Aventus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aventus slips a jab and a cross from Calderwood.
Aventus throws a leg kick but Calderwood checks it.

Calderwood has Aventus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Calderwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aventus.
Aventus seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Calderwood creates a bit of space and cracks Aventus with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Aventus is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Calderwood misses with an uppercut.
Calderwood avoids the head kick by Aventus.
As Aventus tries to get set, Calderwood tries to push him back and clinch up but Aventus manages to avoid the attempt.
Calderwood misses with a body kick.
Calderwood misses with a wild combination.
Calderwood misses with a low kick.
Aventus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Calderwood closes the distance and pushes Aventus back into the ropes.
Calderwood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aventus up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Calderwood is working the Thai clinch up against the ropes. He yanks Aventus's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Aventus! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kaelin Calderwood!