PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flow has chosen Even Flow - Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Evan Flow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Calvin
vs
Flow

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Flow!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow throws a hook to the side of Calvin's head but Calvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calvin fails to land with a series of punches.
Flow shoots in but no luck this time.
Calvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calvin misses with a double jab.
Flow dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow shoots for a double leg takedown but Calvin sprawls well. He's pushed Flow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow slips a jab from Calvin.
Flow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Flow.
Flow slips a straight right by Calvin.
Calvin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Calvin duly obliges.

It looks like Evan Flow has been cut.
Calvin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calvin stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin tries to bum rush Flow with a series of wild strikes but Flow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flow misses with a takedown attempt - Calvin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a few strikes there.
Flow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calvin misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow fails to land the takedown.
Calvin looks to land a left hand but Flow moved out of range nicely.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
Calvin misses with the combination.

That's four 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.
Flow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calvin but Calvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Calvin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Calvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Flow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Calvin misses with a hook.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Flow moves out of range.
Calvin throws a big shot that misses.
Flow tries to clinch but Calvin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow shoots in but no luck this time.
Flow ducks under a wild hook from Calvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flow avoids the body shot from Calvin.
Calvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvin throws a right hand that Flow ducks under and follows up with a left that Flow also avoids with ease.
Calvin misses with a hook.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.

That's two 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.
Flow slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Flow tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Flow walks into a stiff left hand from Calvin.
Flow tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Calvin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calvin.
Flow fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab lands there for Calvin.
Calvin misses with a straight right.
Theodore Calvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calvin swivels and escapes.
Calvin throws a right hand that Flow ducks under and follows up with a left that Flow also avoids with ease.
Calvin throws a hook but Flow avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed

and Flow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flow trying to control but Calvin is working from the bottom.
Flow tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
Flow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calvin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Flow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Theodore Calvin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Flow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Calvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin misses with a body punch
and Flow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flow tries for a takedown but Calvin circles away easily
and Calvin counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow fails with the takedown
and Calvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calvin counters with a left and a right that stings Flow.

That has opened up Evan Flow's cut even more.
Calvin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flow sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flow slips a straight right by Calvin.

Flow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvin is looking to stand up but Flow isn't so interested in that idea.
Flow looking to pass the guard.
Calvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flow on the ground.
Flow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Flow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Calvin dives on top into guard.
Flow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flow looking to control.
Calvin passes Flow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flow wants to improve his position but Calvin is controlling well.
Calvin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calvin wants to pass the guard but Flow is defending well.
Flow trying to control but Calvin postures up.
Calvin trying to control from half guard but Flow is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calvin misses with a combination

and Flow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calvin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!

Theodore Calvin wins by unanimous decision!