PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Callaghan (ranked 2912 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Ramirez (ranked 5905 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Ramirez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Callaghan's chin.

Callaghan
vs
Ramirez

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaghan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Callaghan throws Ramirez to one side and escapes!

Ramirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Callaghan won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez looking to control.
Callaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callaghan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Callaghan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Callaghan is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Callaghan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Callaghan landing strikes.
The referee asks Callaghan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Callaghan prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to buck Callaghan off but Callaghan is having none of it.
Ramirez looks winded!
Callaghan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Callaghan working the ground and pound.
Callaghan taking a breather here.

Callaghan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Callaghan landing strikes.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Callaghan is controlling him well.
Callaghan controls the position from side control.
Callaghan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaghan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirez is trying to escape the position but Callaghan is controlling the position.
Callaghan lands a nice forearm strike.
Callaghan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramirez seems a little lost for a moment, as Callaghan dominates the positioning.
Callaghan moves into full mount!
BOOM! Callaghan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Callaghan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Callaghan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Callaghan controlling from the full mount.
Callaghan with shots to the head and body - Ramirez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Callaghan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Callaghan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Callaghan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Callaghan controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Callaghan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Callaghan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Callaghan's guard.

Callaghan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramirez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully.
Callaghan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Callaghan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
Callaghan attempts a counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it well and moves away.

Ramirez clinches up against the cage.

Callaghan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ramirez is trying to keep an underhook but Callaghan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan working Ramirez over with strikes.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callaghan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callaghan's back!
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Callaghan is in bad spot here.
Callaghan biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Callaghan pushed the leg off.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet but Ramirez has full control of the position and if anything, Callaghan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Callaghan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Callaghan manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan forces his way into half guard.
Callaghan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callaghan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Callaghan isn't so interested in that idea.
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.

Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Callaghan landing with the ground and pound.
Tony Callaghan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Callaghan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan forces his way into half guard.
Callaghan slows the pace down in half guard.
Callaghan uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez.
Callaghan lands a big shot there that rocks Ramirez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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 Tony Callaghan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Callaghan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Callaghan getting side control.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Callaghan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaghan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Callaghan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez is not content to let Callaghan control the position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Callaghan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control but Callaghan postures up.
Callaghan is taking a breather. Ramirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Callaghan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Callaghan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callaghan content to control rather than advance.
Callaghan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Callaghan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramirez?
Callaghan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Callaghan controlling from mount.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Callaghan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Callaghan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Callaghan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ramirez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Callaghan! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Callaghan!