PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calmuschi comes to the cage accompanied by "The Night" by Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calmuschi
vs
O Whitersson

177 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Whitey O Whitersson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Whitersson moves away.
O Whitersson looks to land a combination but Calmuschi avoids it well.
Calmuschi is looking to counter with a body kick.
O Whitersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Whitersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calmuschi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Calmuschi lands a glancing blow to the side of O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calmuschi misses with a head kick.
O Whitersson misses with the combination.
Calmuschi fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Whitersson just manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson throws out a loose jab but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but O Whitersson avoids the punch easily.
O Whitersson swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Calmuschi throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Whitersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Whitersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calmuschi lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson staying out of range there.
Calmuschi drops his hands momentarily and O Whitersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Whitersson stalks Calmuschi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Calmuschi's face. Calmuschi staggers backwards, shaken.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Whitersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calmuschi scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Whitersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Calmuschi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Whitersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
Calmuschi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calmuschi there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Whitersson throws a combination that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the body
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calmuschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Whitersson lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Whitersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Whitersson swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for O Whitersson. That snapped Calmuschi's head back.
Calmuschi throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but O Whitersson checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Whitersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Calmuschi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calmuschi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calmuschi avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Whitersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Whitersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calmuschi throws a hook but O Whitersson blocks it.
A punch combination from O Whitersson misses.
O Whitersson lands with a cross.
Calmuschi throws the kick towards the body but O Whitersson avoids it.
Calmuschi throws a shot to the body.
O Whitersson throws a series of strikes that have Calmuschi backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Calmuschi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi is looking to land body kicks.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but O Whitersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calmuschi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calmuschi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
O Whitersson tries to bum rush Calmuschi with a series of wild strikes but Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calmuschi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Whitersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calmuschi.
O Whitersson loads up on a big right hand but Calmuschi slips the punch.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calmuschi cracks O Whitersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calmuschi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Whitersson.
Calmuschi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Calmuschi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Whitersson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Whitersson! But no joy.
O Whitersson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Calmuschi is out of range.
Calmuschi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Whitersson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Whitey O Whitersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Calmuschi throws a front kick aimed at O Whitersson's knee but O Whitersson avoids it well.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Whitersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calmuschi slips a straight right by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson lands with a shot to the body.
O Whitersson misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
O Whitersson throws a combination. Calmuschi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from O Whitersson. Those never looked like landing.
Calmuschi misses with a wild body shot.
O Whitersson lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Calmuschi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Calmuschi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Whitersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from O Whitersson finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson missing with a left hand there. Calmuschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
O Whitersson tries to bum rush Calmuschi with a series of wild strikes but Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calmuschi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calmuschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Whitersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Whitersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calmuschi scores with a nice strike.
Calmuschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a wild combination.
O Whitersson throws a combination. Calmuschi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Whitersson looks to land a combination but Calmuschi avoids it well.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.
Calmuschi slips a jab from O Whitersson.
Calmuschi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calmuschi thuds his shin into the meat of O Whitersson's side.
Calmuschi throws a head kick but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Whitersson takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from O Whitersson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
O Whitersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but O Whitersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calmuschi dodges the punch combination from O Whitersson.
A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Whitersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Whitersson. That did some damage!
Calmuschi looks to land a right hand but O Whitersson moved out of range.
O Whitersson moves forwards but Calmuschi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calmuschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Calmuschi as he connects with a hook.
Calmuschi dodges the punch combination from O Whitersson.
Calmuschi misses with a hook.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the body
and Calmuschi counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Calmuschi.
O Whitersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calmuschi throws a hook but O Whitersson avoids it easily.
O Whitersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Whitersson works Calmuschi's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot that snaps O Whitersson's head back.
O Whitersson tries to bum rush Calmuschi with a series of wild strikes but Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
Calmuschi tries to work over O Whitersson's front leg with a kick but O Whitersson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iancu Calmuschi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

O Whitersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Whitersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
O Whitersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calmuschi throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calmuschi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calmuschi scores with a hook to the body. O Whitersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calmuschi defending well as O Whitersson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calmuschi.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range.
O Whitersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that misses
and O Whitersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calmuschi.
O Whitersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Calmuschi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
O Whitersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calmuschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Whitersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a nice head kick!
O Whitersson moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes.
Calmuschi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Whitersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calmuschi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Whitersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by O Whitersson.
Calmuschi feints and then cracks O Whitersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Whitersson down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws a hook but Calmuschi avoids it easily.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that misses
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that Calmuschi avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Calmuschi misses its target.
Calmuschi cracks the inside of O Whitersson's front leg.
Calmuschi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Whitersson throws out a loose jab but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson misses with a left hand
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calmuschi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Whitersson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Whitersson. That did some damage!
O Whitersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calmuschi throws a jab but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
O Whitersson scores with a nice right hand.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Calmuschi cracks O Whitersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calmuschi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Whitersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Whitersson lands a jab.
Calmuschi throws a low kick but O Whitersson moves out of range easily.
O Whitersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calmuschi drops his hands momentarily and O Whitersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Whitersson throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Whitersson misses with the combination.
O Whitersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Calmuschi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Whitersson's hands.
O Whitersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Whitersson misses with a looping right.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Calmuschi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calmuschi.
Calmuschi swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calmuschi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Whitersson throws out the jab.
Calmuschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slow jab from O Whitersson misses its intended target.
O Whitersson avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a head kick but O Whitersson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calmuschi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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