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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Javier Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Pilgrim with that takedown attempt.
Calloway throws a series of punches but Pilgrim moves out of range.
Calloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pilgrim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches up with Calloway, looking for a takedown. Pilgrim pushes Calloway against the cage but Calloway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim tries a head kick but it misses.
Calloway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calloway is breathing heavily.
Pilgrim wants to clinch.
Calloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Javier Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.
Pilgrim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim shoots in but no luck this time.
Calloway fails with the takedown.
Calloway shoots for a takedown but Pilgrim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Javier Calloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calloway wants to clinch up but Pilgrim keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Calloway as Pilgrim shoots in.
Pilgrim fails to land the takedown.
Calloway tries to clinch but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Pilgrim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Calloway tries to clinch but Pilgrim is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pilgrim lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pilgrim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilgrim stays in close to Calloway's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Pilgrim wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pilgrim shoots for a double leg takedown but Calloway sprawls well. He's pushed Pilgrim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calloway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calloway misses with a few strikes there.
Pilgrim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pilgrim looks to land a combination. Calloway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Calloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pilgrim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway shoots in but no luck this time.
Calloway shoots in but no luck this time.
Calloway slaps away a takedown attempt from Pilgrim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pilgrim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calloway misses with a double jab.
Pilgrim wants to clinch.
Pilgrim misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilgrim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calloway's waist but Calloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pilgrim off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Pilgrim dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calloway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pilgrim's waist but Pilgrim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calloway off to one side.
Pilgrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calloway tries to avoid it but Pilgrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calloway to the ground. Calloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pilgrim moves into the clinch.
Pilgrim wants a takedown but no success here.
Calloway stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pilgrim blocks an uppercut.
Calloway tries to pull guard but Pilgrim holds him up against the cage and eventually Calloway drops back down to his feet.
Pilgrim wants to break free but Calloway has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pilgrim is trying to push Calloway away but Calloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pilgrim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pilgrim shoots in looking for a takedown. Calloway tries to sprawl out of it but Pilgrim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Javier Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.
Pilgrim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pilgrim is stalling here.
Pilgrim has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calloway uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway won't allow Pilgrim to get back to his feet.
Calloway wanted to stand there but Pilgrim had control of the position.
Pilgrim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Calloway trying to control from the bottom.
Calloway is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pilgrim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pilgrim is taking a breather. Calloway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pilgrim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pilgrim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Calloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pilgrim.
Calloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pilgrim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calloway is fending him off so far but Pilgrim persists. Nope, Calloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Calloway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilgrim swivels and escapes.
Calloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calloway is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pilgrim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calloway leaves Pilgrim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pilgrim as Calloway shoots in.
Pilgrim stuffs the takedown attempt from Calloway. Calloway gets slowly back to his feet.
Pilgrim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Calloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilgrim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilgrim stuffs the takedown attempt from Calloway. Calloway gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pilgrim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Pilgrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pilgrim lands a jab-cross combination.
Javier Calloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calloway closes the distance and clinches up with Pilgrim, looking for a takedown. Calloway pushes Pilgrim against the cage but Pilgrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim moves into the clinch.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch.
Pilgrim misses with the combination.
Pilgrim closes the distance and pushes Calloway back into the cage.
Pilgrim manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim rushes Calloway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calloway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pilgrim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but Calloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Pilgrim drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim tries to break the clinch but Calloway is controlling the position.
Calloway is trying to break free.
Pilgrim is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pilgrim.
A bit of stalling here from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pilgrim tries to clinch there but Calloway circles away.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but Calloway shows good takedown defense.
Javier Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.
Calloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilgrim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches.
Calloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Pilgrim has double underhooks.
Pilgrim pulls guard effortlessly.
Calloway stopping the sweep attempt from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim trying to control the position.
Pilgrim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Calloway is trying to maintain the position but Pilgrim is very close to passing his half guard.
Pilgrim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pilgrim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pilgrim gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calloway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pilgrim avoids it really well and circles away.
Pilgrim works Calloway's body with a nice hook.
Calloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pilgrim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Pilgrim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pilgrim 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Pilgrim!
Our winner, Scott Pilgrim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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