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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Calderon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 cm
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194 lbs
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188 cm
23
192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergio Calderon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Bush! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calderon avoids it really well and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calderon. Calderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No luck for Calderon with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calderon avoids the head kick by Bush.
Calderon moves into the clinch. Calderon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bush is trying to break the clinch but Calderon has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Bush's face as he tries to break the clinch. A body shot lands from Calderon.
Bush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calderon after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calderon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calderon drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Calderon is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
Calderon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Calderon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Calderon looks for a takedown but Bush sprawls well. Calderon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bush lands a big head kick that sends Calderon tumbling to the mat! Bush takes a step backwards and waves Calderon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sergio Calderon has been cut. 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! Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from Bush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bush jabs at Calderon's body. Bush tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Calderon counters with a series of strikes. Bush will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice sprawl there from Bush as Calderon shoots in. Bush throws a right and a left that Calderon avoids nicely. Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense. Bush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calderon is fending him off so far but Bush persists. Nope, Calderon circles away and we're back to standing. A head kick misses from Bush. Bush throws a body kick that misses. Calderon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calderon is trying to break the clinch but Bush has him pressed against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calderon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bush is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Calderon wants to get back to striking at distance but Bush won't allow it.
Calderon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bush fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calderon as Bush tries to tie him up. Bush keeps control of Calderon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bush tries for a takedown but Calderon manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calderon as Bush tries to tie him up. Calderon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bush is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage. Calderon jumps guard and drags Bush to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bush has gone for a leg lock! Calderon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bush's guard. Calderon preventing the sweep. Bush looks winded! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Calderon advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Bush will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sergio Calderon's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Calderon clinches up with Bush and pushes him back against the cage. Calderon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bush has double underhooks. Bush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calderon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Calderon drags the fight down to the ground.
Calderon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Calderon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Calderon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Calderon stands up and beckons Bush to join him on the feet. Calderon pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calderon prevents Bush from breaking the clinch. Bush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sergio Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Bush. Calderon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bush stops a takedown attempt from Calderon.
Bush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calderon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bush sprawls well. Bush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bush leaves Calderon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Calderon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calderon somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Bush. Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calderon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Calderon avoids the head kick by Bush.
Calderon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Calderon jumps guard.
Calderon pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calderon is proving hard to escape from. Calderon has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though. Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bush wants to get up but he can't break Calderon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bush is breathing heavily. Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Calderon has wrist control. Calderon has Bush pulled in close to control his posture. Bush postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calderon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bush, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Calderon controlling from the top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Calderon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sergio Calderon's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Bush with that takedown attempt. Dan Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup. Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bush swivels and escapes. Bush is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Bush scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Calderon misses the shot to the body. Calderon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bush tries to clinch up but Calderon circles away and keeps his distance. Calderon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calderon.
Bush closes the distance and clinches up with Calderon, looking for a takedown. Bush pushes Calderon against the cage but Calderon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calderon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sergio Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Bush. Calderon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderon smiles and moves away.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bush fails with the takedown. Calderon tries for a takedown but Bush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bush throws a nice looking combination but Calderon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Calderon moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calderon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calderon is defending well against a takedown attempt. Calderon pulls guard. Calderon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bush trying to move into half guard but instead Calderon has managed to sweep! Calderon gets to his feet - Bush follows without any prompting. Bush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. This has been an exciting period of action! Calderon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bush avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calderon clinches up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calderon as Bush tries to tie him up. Calderon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calderon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it. Calderon pulls guard. Calderon working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Calderon managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bush throws a big right hand that misses. Calderon 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. Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Calderon is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergio Calderon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Calderon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Calderon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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