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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Caldas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Brigante will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Caldas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Brigante!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brigante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brigante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caldas is standing up over Brigante. Brigante looks to escape but Caldas dives into side control.
Caldas is looking to take a break and control but Brigante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldas is trying to get an arm triangle but Brigante is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante can't do much from the bottom here.
Brigante is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caldas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Caldas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caldas trying to control the action but Brigante is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Caldas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brigante rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caldas's guard! Nice work there by Brigante!
Brigante throwing strikes but missing.
Caldas looking for a guillotine here but Brigante defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldas trying to keep a closed guard but Brigante is proving a slippery customer.
Brigante wants to get up but he can't break Caldas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caldas is looking for a triangle here but Brigante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Caldas is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brigante wants to stand but Caldas is controlling his arm.
Caldas tries to buck Brigante off but Brigante is having none of it.
Caldas wants to control but Brigante postures up.
Caldas is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caldas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brigante as he jumps to the side.
Brigante has his takedown stuffed
so Caldas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Caldas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brigante thuds his shin into the meat of Caldas's side.
Brigante throws a head kick that half lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brigante.
Brigante gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Caldas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldas is looking for submissions but instead, Brigante has regained full guard.
Brigante has his foot on Caldas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldas works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brigante keeping moving, preventing Caldas from controlling successfully.
Caldas wants to pass the guard but Brigante is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldas trying to control but Brigante is working from the bottom.
Caldas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caldas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brigante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brigante with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caldas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brigante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caldas is looking for a triangle here but Brigante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brigante wants to stand but Caldas is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brigante tries to stand but Caldas is controlling his head.
Caldas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four 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.
Caldas wants to take a breather but Brigante is having none of it.
Caldas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brigante is just riding it out for now. Caldas eventually gives up the hold.
Caldas wants to work for an arm triangle but Brigante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brigante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Caldas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brigante - that will leave a mark!
Caldas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigante is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Caldas working for a submission but Brigante is keeping him at bay.
Caldas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brigante is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brigante is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brigante and Caldas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet but Caldas drags him back down.
Caldas trying to control the position but Brigante is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brigante tries to escape but Caldas is in control.
Caldas trying to control the action but Brigante is working from the bottom.
Brigante prevents Caldas from improving position.
Caldas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brigante has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldas but great work by Brigante.
Brigante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caldas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caldas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caldas looking for submissions off his back.
Caldas trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brigante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brigante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caldas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Caldas.
I think Caldas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Caldas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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