PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Schneider (ranked 5125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Calgrand (ranked 22699 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Schneider
vs
Calgrand

202 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gino Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Calgrand!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schneider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Gino Schneider has been cut.

Calgrand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schneider pulls Calgrand in to control the position.
Calgrand engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schneider pulls Calgrand in close to his closed guard and prevents Calgrand from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Calgrand from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schneider controlling Calgrand's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calgrand lands a brutal head kick. Schneider looks out on his feet and Calgrand throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kirk Calgrand!
An out of breath Kirk Calgrand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.