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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarico Calabrese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Pierce (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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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alarico Calabrese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calabrese fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calabrese but Calabrese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce throws a jab when Calabrese was well out of range.
Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calabrese pinned against the cage. Calabrese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calabrese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calabrese looks for a takedown but Pierce sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarico Calabrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calabrese stuffs the takedown.
Pierce throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pierce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calabrese. Calabrese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Alarico Calabrese has been cut.
Pierce jabs at Calabrese's body.
Calabrese is breathing heavily.
Pierce rushes Calabrese and presses him up against the cage.
Calabrese is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pierce to keep the fight standing.
Calabrese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pierce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pierce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calabrese takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calabrese circles away.
Calabrese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce leaves Calabrese with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Pierce drops Calabrese with a beautiful combination! Calabrese stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pierce is looking for the KO!
Pierce thuds his shin into the meat of Calabrese's side.
Pierce lands a left and a right that send Calabrese crashing to the mat, dazed. Pierce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Calabrese is rocked!
Alarico Calabrese's cut is getting worse.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Calabrese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calabrese seems to have got his legs back now.
Calabrese slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calabrese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce scores with a body shot.
Pierce throws a head kick that half lands.
Pierce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calabrese.
Calabrese misses with a wild body shot.
Calabrese shoots in but Pierce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Pierce or perhaps it was just good defense by Calabrese which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierce is defended easily by Calabrese.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Calabrese.
Calabrese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.
Calabrese tries for a takedown but Pierce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pierce misses with a wild combination.
Pierce's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calabrese under the eye.
Calabrese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierce clinches.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Pierce. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Pierce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alarico Calabrese's cut.
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.
Calabrese shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calabrese throws a push kick but Pierce slaps the foot to one side.
Calabrese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pierce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calabrese shoots in for a double leg but Pierce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Pierce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Pierce - just one landing.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown but Calabrese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch but Calabrese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pierce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierce throws a right hand that Calabrese ducks under and follows up with a left that Calabrese also avoids with ease.
Pierce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown. Calabrese tries to sprawl out of it but Pierce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calabrese manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alarico Calabrese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Pierce.
Pierce fails to land with a series of punches.
Calabrese doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierce circles away.
Calabrese dives in and grabs Pierce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes down on Calabrese's head and hops out.
Pierce scores with a jab.
Calabrese tries to clinch up.
Pierce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calabrese tries to avoid it but Pierce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calabrese to the ground. Calabrese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calabrese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierce avoids it really well and circles away.
Calabrese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce digs a good hook to Calabrese's body.
Calabrese dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.
Calabrese tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calabrese pinned against the cage. Calabrese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierce misses with a series of wild punches.
Calabrese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pierce swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calabrese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierce cracks Calabrese with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calabrese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pierce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kevin Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierce is defended easily by Calabrese.
Pierce jabs Calabrese to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pierce breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calabrese as he avoids it easily.
Kevin Pierce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calabrese wants to land a leg kick but Pierce is out of range.
Calabrese has a takedown stuffed.
Pierce sizes up Calabrese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierce darts in and clinches Calabrese up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calabrese thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alarico Calabrese's cut.
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!
Pierce scores with a three punch combo!
Calabrese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierce was well out of range. Poor timing from Calabrese.
Calabrese shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierce sprawls well. He's pushed Calabrese's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierce lunges at Calabrese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calabrese's hand.
Pierce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
Calabrese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches up with Calabrese, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes Calabrese against the cage but Calabrese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calabrese moves away.
Pierce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calabrese.
Calabrese shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierce tries to sprawl out of it but Calabrese keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alarico Calabrese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce digs a good body shot into Calabrese's ribs.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.
Calabrese tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pierce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Calabrese eats them both and turns towards Pierce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pierce connects with a body shot.
Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calabrese pinned against the cage. Calabrese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierce shoots in but Calabrese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calabrese tries to clinch up.
Calabrese slaps away a takedown attempt from Pierce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calabrese gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calabrese is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pierce's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calabrese tries to advance position but instead Pierce slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce pushes Calabrese off looking to stand but Calabrese dives back in and keeps control.
Calabrese tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pierce trying to control from the bottom.
Calabrese is trying to control. Pierce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calabrese is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Pierce was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calabrese sprawls well. Calabrese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calabrese tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calabrese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pierce swivels and escapes.
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Pierce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calabrese tries to avoid it but Pierce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calabrese to the ground. Calabrese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Calabrese with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calabrese throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Alarico Calabrese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Pierce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pierce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calabrese back to the cage. Pierce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Pierce.
I've got Pierce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Pierce!
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energy
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hype
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