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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Shields (ranked 2983 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 296 p4p, 204 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.
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172 cm
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caligola Daskalakis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daskalakis has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Daskalakis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis.
It looks like Calvin Shields has been cut.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Daskalakis misses with a knee to the head.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daskalakis has Shields pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daskalakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shields tumbling to the mat - Daskalakis dives into Shields's guard.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daskalakis passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping busy.
Daskalakis is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daskalakis.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Daskalakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields pulls Daskalakis in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daskalakis won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daskalakis clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Daskalakis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shields is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daskalakis is defending well.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields wants a takedown.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Calvin Shields's cut is getting worse.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daskalakis lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis lands a left hand.
Daskalakis lands with a light punch inside.
Daskalakis lands a takedown into guard.
Daskalakis stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Daskalakis throwing strikes but missing.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Daskalakis from controlling successfully.
Daskalakis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daskalakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daskalakis distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caligola Daskalakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daskalakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daskalakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daskalakis.
Shields can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daskalakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caligola Daskalakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daskalakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shields is rocked!
Calvin Shields's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daskalakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Daskalakis, against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis has Shields pressed against the cage. He pushes Shields back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Daskalakis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shields crashing to the floor! Daskalakis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shields is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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