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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Calculus (ranked 5014 p4p, 4032 weight class) and Santiago Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Calculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Soto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calculus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calculus shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soto lands a jab to Calculus's midsection.
Kasper Calculus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calculus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Calculus moves into range and clinches up with Soto.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Calculus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calculus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Soto connects with a body shot that sends Calculus's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soto jabs Calculus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calculus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calculus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soto thuds a left hand into Calculus's body.
Calculus has Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calculus has him pressed against the cage.
Soto prevents Calculus from breaking the clinch.
Soto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soto tries to break the clinch but Calculus is controlling the position.
Soto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calculus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calculus tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soto is trying to push Calculus away but Calculus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Soto is trying to break the clinch but Calculus is controlling him.
Soto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Calculus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calculus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calculus misses with a body punch.
Calculus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soto's efforts to push away.
Calculus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soto's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calculus is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Calculus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calculus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Calculus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soto throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calculus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calculus wants to clinch but Soto slips to the side
and Soto counters with a left to the body.
Calculus misses with a head kick.
Soto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calculus closes the distance and clinches.
Calculus has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Calculus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto wants to break free but Calculus has control.
Calculus is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Soto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calculus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soto tries to break free but Calculus pushes him back against the cage.
Calculus jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calculus prevents Soto from breaking the clinch.
Soto tries to circle away but Calculus has him pinned against the cage.
Calculus effectively controlling the action here.
Soto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calculus has hold of one of Soto's legs. Soto is fighting the takedown attempt but Calculus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Calculus stands and steps away. Soto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soto gets tackled into the cage by Calculus. Calculus maintains the clinch.
Calculus fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calculus is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Calculus drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Calculus tries to strike from the bottom.
Calculus pushes Soto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Calculus looks to clinch
and Soto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calculus shoots and misses
and Soto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calculus has managed to clinch.
Calculus prevents Soto from breaking the clinch.
Soto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto digs a good body shot into Calculus's ribs.
Soto stuffs the takedown.
Calculus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soto defends it nicely.
Kasper Calculus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Calculus.
Soto tries to counter with a clinch but Calculus shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soto works Calculus's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calculus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calculus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santiago Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calculus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calculus has closed the distance and engaged Soto in a clinch.
Soto wants to get back to striking at distance but Calculus won't allow it.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Calculus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calculus keeps control of Soto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calculus tries to pull guard but Soto holds him up against the cage and eventually Calculus drops back down to his feet.
Soto wants to get back to striking at distance but Calculus won't allow it.
Calculus keeps control of Soto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soto wants to break free but Calculus has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calculus jumps into guard, dragging Soto to the mat.
Calculus 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.
Calculus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calculus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soto is looking to stand up but Calculus won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Calculus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Kasper Calculus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calculus rushes Soto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto can't break the clinch.
Calculus decides to pull guard.
Calculus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calculus wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calculus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calculus.
Calculus throws a jab when Soto was well out of range.
Calculus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto punishes Calculus's body with a nice straight punch.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Calculus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soto lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calculus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Calculus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calculus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calculus shoots in looking for a takedown. Soto tries to sprawl out of it but Calculus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calculus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calculus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soto scores with the left hand. Calculus knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calculus doesn't seem phased though.
Soto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calculus rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Calculus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calculus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto counters with a right hand to the body.
Calculus tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range.
Soto stuns Calculus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calculus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto is trying to force a seperation but Calculus has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto manages to break the clinch.
Calculus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Soto scores with a shot to the body.
Soto works Calculus's body with a nice hook.
Soto scores with a jab to the body.
Soto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calculus doesn't seem bothered though.
Calculus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soto cracks Calculus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calculus walks into a stiff left hand from Soto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calculus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soto to score with a decent uppercut.
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Soto.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calculus is rocked!
Soto digs a good hook to Calculus's body.
Oh Calculus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soto lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soto digs a good body shot into Calculus's ribs.
Calculus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calculus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soto finds it's way round the side to connect with Calculus's head.
Soto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Soto!
After the fight, Santiago Soto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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