PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Atkinson (ranked 7814 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Calgrand (ranked 22778 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Calgrand will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Atkinson
vs
Calgrand

164 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 London, Pat Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Calgrand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calgrand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calgrand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atkinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Pat Atkinson has been cut.
Atkinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calgrand thumps Atkinson with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a push kick but Calgrand slaps the foot to one side.
Calgrand slips under a jab.
Calgrand misses with a takedown attempt

and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calgrand won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson scoring with punches from side control.
Atkinson staying calm.

Atkinson decides to stand back up. Atkinson steps back and let's Calgrand get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calgrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Calgrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Calgrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard.
Calgrand wants to stand but Atkinson is controlling the position.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calgrand is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson wants to stand but Calgrand is controlling his posture from full guard.

Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Calgrand looks winded!
Atkinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calgrand can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard.

Atkinson stands up and waves to Calgrand to follow him.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calgrand circles away.
Calgrand dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Calgrand's head and hops out.
Calgrand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Calgrand throws a lazy head kick

and Atkinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Atkinson just leaning against Calgrand, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Atkinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Atkinson stalling.
Atkinson working the head and body with strikes.
Atkinson not doing much here.
Atkinson lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkinson trying to control the pace.
Atkinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atkinson stands up and beckons Calgrand to join him on the feet.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Calgrand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Calgrand moves into range and clinches up with Atkinson.
Atkinson looking to slow down the pace here.

Calgrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson blocks a head kick by Calgrand.
Calgrand shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Atkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Atkinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Calgrand throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Calgrand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pat Atkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calgrand tries to clinch up.

Atkinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkinson lands strikes from half guard.
Calgrand wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pat Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Atkinson stands up out of the half guard.
Calgrand throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk Calgrand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calgrand is breathing heavily.
Calgrand looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
As Calgrand looks to move away, Atkinson throws a big counter combo but Calgrand just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkinson is stalling here.
Calgrand effectively controlling the action here.

Calgrand manages to break the clinch.

Atkinson clinches up with Calgrand and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand tries for a takedown but Atkinson manages to get underhooks.
Calgrand is trying to pull guard but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Atkinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calgrand up against the cage.
Calgrand looking for a takedown.
Atkinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Calgrand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calgrand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkinson prevents it.
Calgrand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calgrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calgrand misses with a takedown

so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Atkinson lands a jab to Calgrand's midsection.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calgrand can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Calgrand or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand misses the shot to the body.
Calgrand tries to bum rush Atkinson with a series of wild strikes but Atkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calgrand blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a nice looking combination but Calgrand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Atkinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calgrand's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Atkinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Atkinson misses with the combination.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Calgrand circles away.
Atkinson slips a jab and a cross from Calgrand.
Atkinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Calgrand with that takedown attempt.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calgrand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Calgrand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pat Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Calgrand.
Calgrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calgrand closes the distance but Atkinson moves to the side

and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calgrand!
Calgrand is looking for a sweep.
Atkinson happy to just control the position for now.

Atkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Atkinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calgrand to his feet.
Calgrand looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Atkinson duly obliges.

It looks like Kirk Calgrand has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.

Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Calgrand is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Atkinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calgrand is trying to stand back up but Atkinson is controlling him

Atkinson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Calgrand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily

and Atkinson moves into the clinch.
Calgrand prevents the takedown attempt.
Calgrand goes for a takedown attempt but Atkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Calgrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Calgrand also avoids with ease.
Atkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calgrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Calgrand on that attempt.
Atkinson throws a right hand that Calgrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Calgrand also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand scores with a jab to the head.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Calgrand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
As Calgrand looks to move away, Atkinson throws a big counter combo but Calgrand just gets out of the way.
Calgrand tries to clinch

and Atkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Calgrand fights it but they end up in guard.

Atkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Calgrand tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Calgrand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Atkinson!