PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 484 p4p, 547 weight class) and Anthony Cirelli (ranked 64 p4p, 75 weight class). Cirelli has chosen We Come One as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Caldeira
vs
Cirelli

176 cm
28
162
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
29
155
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Carnage

Urban Fighter
PWNAGE

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Cirelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caldeira slips a jab from Cirelli.
Nice uppercut lands for Caldeira. That snapped Cirelli's head back.
Cirelli is looking to clinch but Caldeira is avoiding it.
Caldeira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Cirelli misses with a left hand

and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown. Cirelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Caldeira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cirelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caldeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily.

Cirelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now.

Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Cirelli trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Caldeira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cirelli defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now.
Caldeira stalling.

Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cirelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cirelli!
Cirelli gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira winds up and cracks Cirelli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is defending well.

Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Cirelli defends it.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Cirelli is working from the bottom.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cirelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.

Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Caldeira cracks Cirelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Caldeira does no damage.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira scores with a jab. Cirelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cirelli tries to bum rush Caldeira with a series of wild strikes but Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Caldeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caldeira.

It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Caldeira should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Cirelli.
Cirelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira misses with the combination.
Cirelli misses with a wild body shot.
Caldeira ducks right into an uppercut from Cirelli.
Caldeira wants to land a leg kick but Cirelli is out of range.
Jab by Caldeira.
Caldeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caldeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cirelli enables Caldeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cirelli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.

Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Caldeira is looking for a kimura but Cirelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caldeira to get the leverage.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirelli won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Cirelli controlling the position well.
Caldeira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cirelli defending well.

Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.

Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is thwarting Cirelli's attempts to control the position.
Caldeira throwing shots but Cirelli is blocking nicely.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
As Cirelli tries to get set, Caldeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirelli manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Caldeira lands the left hand.
Cirelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldeira staying out of range there.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caldeira blocks a jab.
Caldeira misses with a double jab
and Cirelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldeira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Cirelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirelli scores with a hook to the body. Caldeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caldeira shoots for a takedown but Cirelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli throws a head kick that Caldeira semi-blocks.
Cirelli cracks Caldeira with an open hand slap.
Cirelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony Cirelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony Cirelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cirelli as he jumps to the side.

Cirelli pushes Caldeira up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cirelli.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira wants to stall.

Cirelli breaks from the clinch.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
A big left from Caldeira misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
Caldeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caldeira blocks a head kick by Cirelli.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Caldeira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cirelli.
Cirelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldeira is looking to counter punch.
Cirelli looks to land a combination but Caldeira avoids it well.
Cirelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caldeira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirelli scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Cirelli checks it.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arturo Caldeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Cirelli is avoiding it.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.

Cirelli lands a left and a right that send Caldeira crashing to the mat, dazed. Cirelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Caldeira is rocked!

Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Caldeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cirelli misses with a hook. Caldeira ducked under it nicely.
Caldeira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Cirelli instigates a clinch.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Cirelli misses with a punch to the body.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Caldeira.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arturo Caldeira made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight.