PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 5667 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Gordon (ranked 4091 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Gordon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Caldeira
vs
Gordon

176 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caldeira.
Gordon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldeira.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Caldeira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Caldeira avoids it well.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses

and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon.

Caldeira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Caldeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira connects with a leg kick. Gordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Derek Gordon has been cut.
Gordon throws a head kick but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira is looking for a counter combo.
Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caldeira counters with a leg kick.
Caldeira connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gordon - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arturo Caldeira!
Derek Gordon spoke after the fight, saying 'For my fans... we'll get em next time.'.