PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Strong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Calhoun
vs
Strong

217 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun misses with a two punch combination.
Strong counters with a body kick.
Calhoun cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.

Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calhoun tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Strong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong not doing much here.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun is trying to control but Strong manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Strong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calhoun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calhoun is looking to escape.
Strong throwing strikes but Calhoun uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Calhoun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong stops Calhoun from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Calhoun trying to hold on to Strong's head to control him but Strong postures up.
Strong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Calhoun is staying active underneath Strong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strong working Calhoun over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calhoun's head.
Strong prevents Calhoun from improving his position.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Calhoun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strong's back!
Calhoun not allowing Strong to control his hands.
Strong tries to escape but Calhoun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Strong breaks Calhoun's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Strong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Calhoun blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calhoun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Calhoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Strong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calhoun to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun misses with a two punch combination.

Strong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calhoun's guard.

Calhoun has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Strong dominated that round.
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.

Strong misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calhoun avoids the head kick by Strong.
Calhoun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
Calhoun throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Calhoun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.

Strong scores with a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strong passes into half guard.
Strong with the ground and pound but Calhoun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Calhoun blocks nicely.

Strong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Calhoun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strong has Calhoun in his guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strong is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Calhoun wants to control the position but Strong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strong is trying to control the action in half guard but Calhoun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Calhoun is defending well.
Strong throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun missing with punches from the bottom.
Strong is looking to advance position but Calhoun won't allow it.
Calhoun is not content to let Strong control the position.
Strong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calhoun defending well though.
Strong works his way into full mount!
Strong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Calhoun sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to hold on to Strong's head to control him but Strong postures up.
Strong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strong trying to mount his opponent but Calhoun defends it.
Strong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strong throwing shots but Calhoun is blocking nicely.
Jack Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Strong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calhoun, pushing him back against the cage.

Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calhoun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Strong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Calhoun sneaks out the side door and pushes Strong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strong controlling the position.
Strong throws an elbow but Calhoun slips to the side and avoids it well.

Strong stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to clinch up
and Strong counters with an inside leg kick.

Strong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Strong breaks the clinch.

Strong drives through with a takedown into Calhoun's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calhoun striking from the bottom here.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calhoun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strong stays in close to Calhoun's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calhoun trying to control the position.
Calhoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calhoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calhoun misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a straight that turns Calhoun's legs to rubber! Strong pushes forward with more strikes and Calhoun goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Strong!