PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 2835 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Ladies & Gentlemen as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Caldeira
vs
Jackson

176 cm
27
162
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
166
8 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Caldeira.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caldeira back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caldeira misses with a kick to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Caldeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Caldeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Caldeira jabs at Jackson's body.
Caldeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira connects with the punch.
Caldeira blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Caldeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caldeira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Caldeira's shoulder, as Caldeira tries to avoid the shot.
Caldeira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caldeira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Caldeira misses its intended target.

Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira 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.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand but Caldeira is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Caldeira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controls Caldeira momentarily but Caldeira frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Caldeira's shoulder, as Caldeira tries to avoid the shot.
As Jackson backs away, Caldeira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Caldeira pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
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!
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Caldeira lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurt Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Caldeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caldeira off to one side.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
A left and a right from Caldeira both land. Nice combination.

Caldeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caldeira misses with a double jab.
Caldeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Caldeira does it's job there.
Caldeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.

Caldeira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looking to control.
Caldeira won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Caldeira throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Caldeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Caldeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!

Caldeira looking to control.

Caldeira has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

Caldeira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Caldeira up and slammed him! Caldeira can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Jackson working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Caldeira regains half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Caldeira.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Caldeira is having none of it.
Jackson works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that!

Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Caldeira ducks down to avoid it.
Caldeira lands with a cross.

Caldeira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Caldeira misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caldeira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Caldeira misses.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Caldeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Caldeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Caldeira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Caldeira lands a body shot.
Caldeira shoots and misses

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Caldeira taking a breather.
A short right from Caldeira.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Caldeira misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Caldeira misses with a double jab.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldeira tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caldeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Caldeira avoids it with no problem.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldeira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Caldeira tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldeira slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caldeira.
Caldeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Caldeira backing up. Caldeira nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caldeira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldeira looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Caldeira backing up. Caldeira nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Caldeira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caldeira tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caldeira cracks Jackson with a good jab.

Caldeira gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Caldeira is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arturo Caldeira.
Well Caldeira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
A very excited looking Arturo Caldeira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.