PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Simeonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeonov has chosen OutKast - Roses as his entrance music. Twist Calypso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Calypso
vs
Simeonov

183 cm
27
178 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

191 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Simeonov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simeonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Calypso wants to clinch.

Simeonov forces Calypso back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeonov.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Calypso to work.
Simeonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simeonov.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Simeonov.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Calypso tries to work over Simeonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simeonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Simeonov tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calypso tries to work over Simeonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso'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.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Simeonov.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simeonov misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Calypso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Calypso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
Calypso prevents a body shot from Simeonov.
Calypso misses with the head strike.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeonov controls his hands.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso stalling the fight.
Simeonov is leaning against Calypso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calypso'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.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Simeonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simeonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calypso.
Calypso moves to clinch but Simeonov breaks away
and Simeonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calypso ducks under a wild hook from Simeonov.
Calypso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand

and Calypso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Twist Calypso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Calypso.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calypso leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Simeonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simeonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov misses with the head strike.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso gets through Simeonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
Simeonov misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Simeonov.
Simeonov blocks a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso lands a body punch.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso taking a breather.
Calypso misses with some punches.
Simeonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Calypso.
Simeonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso is stalling here.
Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Calypso.
Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands a shot to the body.
Calypso stalling in the clinch but Simeonov improves position.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Simeonov prevents a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Simeonov on the inside.
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 Twist Calypso will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Simeonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Simeonov drops Calypso with a beautiful combination! Calypso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simeonov is looking for the KO!

Calypso is rocked!

Simeonov clinches with his opponent.
Oh Calypso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calypso'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.
Calypso seems to have got his legs back now.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simeonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simeonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calypsos head.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeonov tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Simeonov back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Simeonov working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov letting Calypso take a breather here.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Simeonov tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso digs a right hand into Simeonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simeonov's gas tank.
Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso slows down the pace here.
Simeonov lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calypso stalling.
Nice body punch from Simeonov - that landed with a thud.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simeonov misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Simeonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simeonov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stefan Simeonov!
A less than humble Stefan Simeonov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.