|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Reyes (ranked 1658 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Junior Calderon (ranked 145 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
27
150
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
177 cm
27
150
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Calderon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a takedown into side control.
Reyes wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy.
Reyes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to score with some ground and pound. Calderon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reyes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calderon is avoiding damage well.
Reyes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reyes.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes takes a little break here. Calderon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reyes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calderon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyes's guard! Nice work there by Calderon!
Calderon postures up.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calderon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calderon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calderon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes is trying to keep Calderon in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Calderon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reyes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calderon stacks Reyes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Calderon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Calderon keeps moving and retains side control.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Reyes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calderon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calderon, as that shot connected.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes tries to counter with a takedown but Calderon is quick to defend against it.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Calderon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Calderon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head.
Calderon moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes has Calderon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calderon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon stalls.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Calderon.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Calderon manages to get underhooks.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes wants a takedown but no success here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Calderon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Calderon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Calderon.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes jumps guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon stalling in the clinch.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Calderon as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Calderon is stalling here.
Reyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ricky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes being controlled here, momentarily.
Calderon is continuing to stall.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Calderon tries to pass.
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Calderon pushes his legs off easily.
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calderon wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Calderon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Calderon taking a breather.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon lands a body shot.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Junior Calderon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calderon lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Calderon to work.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Calderon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calderon has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calderon is defending well.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calderon.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Calderon.
Calderon stalling against the cage.
Calderon presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Calderon.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Calderon.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderon.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Calderon.
Calderon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderon smiles and moves away.
Calderon closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands an uppercut.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Calderon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calderon prevents the takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calderon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Calderon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
