Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2023

#R1#
Caldeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlson.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlson throws out a loose jab but Caldeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caldeira is able to avoid easily.
Carlson misses with an uppercut.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carlson thows a leg kick but Caldeira checks it #TD#
and Caldeira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlson's guard.
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.
Carlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlson, not yet.
Carlson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Carlson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Caldeira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Caldeira decides to stand and escape the position.
Donk. Carlson catches Caldeira right on the button with a cross.
Caldeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carlson.#T1#
Carlson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caldeira.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlson.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlson throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.
Israel Carlson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlson throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carlson.
Caldeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlson sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Caldeira walks into a left hand.
Carlson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carlson won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Caldeira decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Carlson misses.
Carlson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlson.
A swing and a miss from Carlson.
A jab from Carlson misses.
Carlson looks to land a body kick but Caldeira moved away.
Carlson misses with a wild body shot.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Carlson.#T3#
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlson. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Carlson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caldeira.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlson misses with a low kick.
Carlson is looking to land body kicks.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caldeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlson.
Carlson throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Carlson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldeira.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Caldeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caldeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carlson throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caldeira tries to counter with a takedown but Carlson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Carlson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carlson!
Carlson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Carlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Caldeira decides to stand back up. Caldeira steps back and let's Carlson get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Caldeira slips under a jab from Carlson.
Caldeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlson sprawls and moves away.
Carlson connects with a leg kick.
Carlson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlson misses with a straight right.
Caldeira tries to counter with a takedown but Carlson is quick to defend against it.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Carlson.
Carlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlson throws a looping overhand right but Caldeira ducks down to avoid it.
Carlson throws a front kick aimed at Caldeira's knee but Caldeira avoids it well.
Carlson lands a slapping body shot.
Arturo Caldeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a single leg into guard. Carlson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Carlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlson has Caldeira pulled in close to control his posture.
Caldeira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carlson stalks Caldeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caldeira's face. Caldeira staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Carlson misses with a combination #TD#
and Caldeira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlson's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Caldeira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Carlson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caldeira is controlling him.
Caldeira wants to get up but he can't break Carlson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Caldeira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Caldeira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carlson is trying is best to control the position here. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caldeira decides to stand and escape the position.
Carlson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Carlson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Caldeira.
Carlson throws a body shot but no joy.
Israel Carlson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carlson cracks Caldeira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carlson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caldeira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carlson misses the shot to the body.
Carlson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlson sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carlson. #T4#
The fighters circling - Carlson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Carlson misses the jab.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caldeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carlson misses with a low kick.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Caldeira tries to counter with a takedown but Carlson is quick to defend against it.
Carlson throws a body kick that misses.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caldeira staying out of range there.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Caldeira blocks the low kick.
Carlson looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range.
Caldeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlson sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Carlson misses its intended target.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Caldeira blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caldeira tries to counter with a takedown but Carlson is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carlson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlson throws a series of strikes that have Caldeira backpedaling.
Carlson throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Good work by Caldeira as he checks the leg kick.
Carlson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Carlson throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Caldeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlson.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.
Carlson tries to score with a low kick but Caldeira moves his leg out of the way.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a single leg into guard. Carlson didn't expect that.
Carlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlson, not yet.
Carlson looking to control but Caldeira passes into half guard.
Caldeira wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Carlson trying to hold on to Caldeira's head to control him but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlson throws out the jab.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlson.
Carlson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlson with a jab.
Carlson misses with a double jab.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.
Caldeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlson.
Carlson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira attempts a counter takedown but Carlson avoids it well and moves away.
Carlson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Carlson misses. #T3#
Carlson connects with an inside leg kick.
Caldeira slips a straight right by Carlson.
Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Carlson looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range.
Carlson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carlson pushes Caldeira off but Caldeira dives into side control.
Carlson sneaks back into half guard.
Caldeira tries to stand and escape but Carlson is controlling the position. #T4##SU#
Caldeira decides to stand up.
Carlson misses the jab.
Carlson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson wants to control the position but Caldeira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Caldeira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Carlson wants to sweep but Caldeira has passed to side control!
Carlson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Caldeira easily slips into full mount!
Israel Carlson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Caldeira stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Carlson.
I've got Carlson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Carlson!
An out of breath Israel Carlson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Caldeira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caldeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Caldeira throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that Bleak avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bleak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caldeira doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira misses with a hook.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caldeira.
Caldeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak lands an overhand right.#ROC#Caldeira is rocked!
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleak counters with a huge right that knocks Caldeira out cold! Bleak is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wulfgang Bleak!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wulfgang Bleak waved his t-shirt featuring Advance Sport Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 139: Custer v Vanorden
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Caldeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Kuronoa.
Caldeira shoots in for a double leg but Kuronoa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuronoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Caldeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Caldeira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caldeira trying to control from Kuronoa's half guard. Kuronoa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up. #T1#
Caldeira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kuronoa has his hands on Caldeira's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caldeira misses with a takedown
and Kuronoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuronoa thuds his shin into the meat of Caldeira's side.
Caldeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Caldeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Caldeira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Kuronoa gets caught napping as Caldeira dives in and scores a takedown. Kuronoa manages to retain guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Caldeira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuronoa's body to avoid the submission. Kuronoa has instead reached around Caldeira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuronoa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa!

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
A head kick by Reefer misses #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reefer is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Reefer is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reefer won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reefer defends it well.
Caldeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caldeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reefer's head.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Reefer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reefer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Reefer won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caldeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Reefer defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Reefer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reefer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Caldeira throws an off balance right hand
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Reefer. No joy for Caldeira on that attempt.
Reefer cracks Caldeira with a good jab.
Reefer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Caldeira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reefer defends well and Caldeira ends up having to push Reefer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caldeira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reefer's brow.
Reefer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Caldeira avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reefer tries to work over Caldeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caldeira tries to stall but Reefer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reefer blocks an elbow strike.
Reefer pushes Caldeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer is leaning against Caldeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caldeira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reefer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reefer lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reefer scores with a hook to the body.
Caldeira is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Reefer.
A left hand lands to the body for Reefer.
A nice left hand lands by Reefer.
Reefer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reefer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caldeira or not.
Reefer lands a nice uppercut.
Reefer digs a right hand underneath Caldeira's ribcage. Caldeira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reefer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reefer.
Reefer lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Reefer.
Reefer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
Caldeira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reefer enables Caldeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reefer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Caldeira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reefer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Caldeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reefer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reefer keeping control of the position.
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Reefer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caldeira throwing shots but Reefer is blocking nicely.
Reefer is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira controlling the pace.
Reefer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reefer gets full guard.
Caldeira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reefer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reefer seems keen to control Caldeira's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Reefer throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira throws a combination. Reefer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Reefer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reefer throws a leg kick that misses.
Reefer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a hook
and Caldeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Caldeira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reefer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldeira somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reefer! But no joy.#T4#
Reefer fakes the leg kick and cracks Caldeira in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reefer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reefer lands a really nice looking cross but Caldeira seems unphased.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reefer finds it's way round the side to connect with Caldeira's head. #CUT2#Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
Caldeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Caldeira is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Reefer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caldeira. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reefer. That's going to slow Caldeira down.
Caldeira shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caldeira takes one on the button.
Reefer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Caldeira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Caldeira looks to clinch but Reefer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Caldeira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Reefer!
After winning the bout, Jim Reefer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Rogers tries to clinch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Caldeira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is trying to keep Caldeira in close. #SUB#
Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caldeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldeira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caldeira controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Caldeira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Caldeira has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caldeira's guard.#REVR#
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers distracts Caldeira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here. #T2#
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Caldeira blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caldeira 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.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caldeira wants to hit a sweep here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Caldeira there! #T3#
Caldeira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caldeira is trying to escape the mount.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Caldeira tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.#SUB#
Rogers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Caldeira is on top in guard. #T4#
Rogers has Caldeira pulled in close to control his posture.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caldeira trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rogers has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Caldeira.
Rogers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caldeira wants to counter the offense by Rogers and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Caldeira moved away.
Caldeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Caldeira throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers defending well as Caldeira loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.#T1#
Rogers lands an overhand right.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Caldeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Caldeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldeira.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira blocks a jab.#CL#
Rogers darts in and clinches Caldeira up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Rogers. #TD#
Rogers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.#T4#
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caldeira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Caldeira's legs - danger averted.
Caldeira pulls Rogers in to control the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Caldeira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caldeira's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Caldeira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rogers uses it to pass to side control.
Mason Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well. #T1#
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Caldeira tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogers is working Caldeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Caldeira with the active half guard here but Rogers passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caldeira can do to turn this around?
Rogers trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers working away.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Rogers prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira controlling the position.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Arturo Caldeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Caldeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Caldeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
A victorious Mason Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Henderson misses.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Caldeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Caldeira shoots in.
Caldeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Caldeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Caldeira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson tries to stand but Caldeira is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caldeira holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Caldeira 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.
Henderson wants to stand but Caldeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caldeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldeira, not yet. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson 's guard. #REVB#
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caldeira controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caldeira stops Henderson from standing up.
Caldeira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Dagestan Grappling Club inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caldeira is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caldeira with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caldeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Caldeira thuds his right hand into Henderson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson . Those never looked like landing.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caldeira!
Caldeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Caldeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caldeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Caldeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Caldeira's head.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.#T4#
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
Henderson throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson .
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Henderson tries to sprawl but Caldeira drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caldeira back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Henderson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldeira.
Caldeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Caldeira avoids nicely. #TD2#
Caldeira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Caldeira getting side control.
Caldeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson 's head.
Caldeira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount. #T1#
Caldeira prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Caldeira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Henderson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Caldeira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
Caldeira just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henderson defending against the ground and pound.
Arturo Caldeira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Henderson is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Caldeira throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Caldeira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caldeira swings around for an armbar but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caldeira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Henderson throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Henderson .
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caldeira tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
And Caldeira tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Caldeira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Caldeira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henderson tries to bum rush Caldeira with a series of wild strikes but Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caldeira moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
Caldeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Caldeira. #T2#
Caldeira tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caldeira can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Caldeira scores with a four punch combination!
Caldeira lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caldeira sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Henderson .
A left lands for Henderson .
A right-left combo lands from Henderson . #T3#
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Henderson .
Caldeira loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
A left lands for Henderson .
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caldeira back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Henderson . #T4#
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Caldeira moves out of range.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Caldeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caldeira tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Caldeira's belly button to the back.
Caldeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Henderson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Caldeira tries to clinch but Lombardo is having none of it.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombardo tries to sprawl out of it but Caldeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Caldeira shoots in.#TD2#
Caldeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombardo is trying to improve his position.
Lombardo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lombardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Lombardo is defending well.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caldeira wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
Caldeira passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Caldeira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lombardo has worked his arm free - good work by Lombardo!
Caldeira working away.
Caldeira throws a strike aimed at the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombardo holding on.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Caldeira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lombardo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Salvacion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caldeira is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Caldeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvacion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salvacion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salvacion is sitting in close to Caldeira's body. Caldeira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Salvacion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Salvacion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Caldeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Caldeira has managed to clinch.
Caldeira can't find room to land a body shot as Sioux controls the action.
Caldeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caldeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sioux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Caldeira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Caldeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira is pressing down on Sioux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sioux is holding on for now.
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Sioux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sioux.
Caldeira landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble! #T1#
Caldeira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Sioux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails to move to back control.
Caldeira breaks from Sioux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sioux really wants to buck Caldeira off and get back to his feet.
Caldeira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sioux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.#SUB2#
Caldeira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sioux turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Caldeira off and cradles Sioux's limp body as Caldeira celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Arturo Caldeira!
After the big win, Arturo Caldeira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Caldeira throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Salvacion shoots in and bounces Caldeira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvacion's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salvacion's head.
Caldeira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira throwing strikes but missing.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira is in close to Salvacion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caldeira is pushing down on Salvacion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvacion is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldeira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caldeira moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Salvacion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caldeira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Salvacion some visible discomfort.
Salvacion is letting Caldeira control him for a moment.
Caldeira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Salvacion taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Caldeira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Salvacion is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caldeira yanks on the arm and Salvacion is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caldeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caldeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
Roy lands a nice looking body shot.
Caldeira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roy eats them both and turns towards Caldeira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roy sizes up Caldeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Good leg kick by Roy.
Caldeira throws out a leg kick but Roy moves out of range and Caldeira only half commits.
Caldeira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caldeira moves away from the strike by Roy.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Caldeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Caldeira lands an overhand right.
Caldeira avoids the body shot from Roy. #T2#
Caldeira throws a low kick, looking for Roy's leg but Roy calmly moves out of range.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Roy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caldeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a body shot
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Roy throws a push kick but Caldeira slaps the foot to one side.
Caldeira misses with a body shot.
Roy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Caldeira drives through and clinches with Roy against the cage.
Roy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caldeira avoids it.
Roy gets through Caldeira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira is working Roy over against the cage.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Caldeira.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Arturo Caldeira's cut even more.
Caldeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Roy improves position.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards. #T4#
Caldeira blocking some punches.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caldeira avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Caldeira wants to stall. #TD2#
Caldeira tightens his grip and picks Roy up, before dumping him to the ground. Roy manages to land in guard.
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!
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira being controlled here momentarily.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira'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.#R2#
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Caldeira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roy's guard.
Caldeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldeira with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caldeira can do to turn this around?
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roy won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Roy stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy passes into half guard.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roy in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Roy prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Arturo Caldeira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy controlling the action here.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.#T3#
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Roy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Caldeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Caldeira is trying to keep Roy in close.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy sets himself, and Caldeira steps forward looking for the clinch! Roy avoids it this time.
Rob Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Roy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Caldeira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy throws out a leg kick but Caldeira moves out of range and Roy only half commits.
Caldeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roy misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Roy misses with a straight right.
A big left from Roy misses.
Caldeira missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caldeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Caldeira backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
Roy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caldeira at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses the jab.
A big right from Roy misses.
Roy swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Roy tests Caldeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caldeira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caldeira wants to land a leg kick but Roy is out of range.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Roy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caldeira has time to react.
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Roy scores with a nice body kick.
Caldeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Arturo Caldeira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roy takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Roy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldeira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caldeira blocks a low kick nicely.
Caldeira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Caldeira lands a right hook to the body.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Roy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Caldeira tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Roy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldeira avoids the body shot from Roy.
Caldeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caldeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rob Roy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Caldeira misses its intended target.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldeira throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy throws a leg kick but Caldeira checks it.
Caldeira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roy throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
Caldeira throws a leg kick that misses.
Caldeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Roy looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range.
Caldeira is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
Caldeira thumps Roy with a low kick.
Caldeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks.
Roy throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.#T2#
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Caldeira dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caldeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caldeira is looking to chop away at Roy's legs.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roy takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roy.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira flicks out a counter leg kick but Roy steps away.
Roy blocks a head kick by Caldeira.
Roy dips to his left and cracks Caldeira with an uppercut!
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira looks to throw a body kick
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Roy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caldeira doesn't seem phased though.
Roy connects with a body shot.#T4#
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Caldeira misses with a double jab
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy cracks Caldeira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roy thows a body kick. Caldeira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Caldeira gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Roy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Caldeira is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy retains his lightweight title!

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Nice defenses there by Caldeira.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caldeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana misses with a right hand
letting Caldeira counter with a right hand.
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Castellana throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldeira.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Caldeira as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Caldeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caldeira misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caldeira looks for the body kick but Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castellana misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Castellana!
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Caldeira scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Caldeira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Castellana tries to escape but Caldeira is in control.
Castellana tries to buck Caldeira off but Caldeira is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castellana some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.#T2#
Castellana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldeira.
Caldeira lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castellana has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet.
Caldeira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Castellana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Castellana.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Castellana.#T3#
Caldeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caldeira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Castellana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellana tries to kick Caldeira off but Caldeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castellana gets full guard.
Caldeira landing some decent shots from guard.
Castellana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Castellana decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Caldeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana is looking to chop away at Caldeira's legs.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
A head kick by Caldeira misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Caldeira can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caldeira as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caldeira lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Caldeira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Castellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira. #ES2#
Castellana pushes Caldeira off and gets back to his feet.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Caldeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caldeira slips a jab from Castellana.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caldeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caldeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caldeira misses with a head kick. #T1#
Caldeira thows a body kick. Castellana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Caldeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Caldeira's belly button to the back.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Castellana.#T2#
Caldeira throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldeira darts in looking for a takedown but Castellana gets double underhooks and turns Caldeira into the cage.
Castellana is trying to break free.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira blocking some punches.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Caldeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldeira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Caldeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellana counters with a solid body kick.
Caldeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castellana avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD#
Caldeira feints and as Castellana raises his hands in defense, Caldeira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castellana wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellana is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Castellana pushes Caldeira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Caldeira drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #T4#
Caldeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira drops back looking for a leg! Castellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castellana manages to kick Caldeira off! Caldeira jumps back into Castellana's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caldeira prevents Castellana from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Caldeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Caldeira has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Caldeira with that takedown attempt.
Castellana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arturo Caldeira is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Caldeira connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caldeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Sloppy strikes from Caldeira. Those never looked like landing.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Caldeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caldeira throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a body shot.
Caldeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
A nice combination there by Caldeira.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Castellana sprawls well. He's pushed Caldeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caldeira wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Caldeira moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caldeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Caldeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana wants to slow Caldeira down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldeira.
Castellana tries to clinch
and Caldeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caldeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellana.
Caldeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Caldeira throws a lazy head kick
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Caldeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caldeira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
After the big win, Arturo Caldeira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldeira misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cirelli throws a jab when Caldeira was well out of range.
Cirelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caldeira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Cirelli.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a hook but Cirelli avoids it easily.
Caldeira with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Caldeira.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with an open hand slap.
Cirelli throws a shot to the body.
Caldeira misses with a combination
enabling Cirelli to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira tries to land a body kick
and Cirelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirelli tries to land a leg kick but Caldeira saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Caldeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cirelli trying to control but Caldeira postures up. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Caldeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cirelli is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
Caldeira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Caldeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cirelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldeira prevents Cirelli from improving his position.
Cirelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB#
Caldeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Cirelli won't allow it.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard. #T3#
Caldeira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cirelli keeps working.
Caldeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira drops an elbow to the side of Cirelli's head.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is defending well.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cirelli tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cirelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Cirelli trying to get back to full guard but Caldeira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cirelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Cirelli wants to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Cirelli is squirming around nicely.
Cirelli tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cirelli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cirelli is trying to escape the mount but Caldeira keeps good control and instead manages to take Cirelli's back.
Caldeira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cirelli. #SUB#
Caldeira working for the choke.
Caldeira keeps control of the position as Cirelli tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirelli covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cirelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Cirelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira lunges at Cirelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cirelli's hand.
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caldeira misses with an uppercut.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Cirelli's coach down at Team Mass Valley Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cirelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caldeira takes a swing at Cirelli's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Cirelli. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cirelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirelli slips a straight right by Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a low kick but Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Cirelli connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Caldeira. #T1#
Caldeira walks into a stiff left hand from Cirelli.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
Cirelli throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Cirelli.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Cirelli defending well as Caldeira loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caldeira takes one to the side of the head.
Caldeira fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cirelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cirelli.
Caldeira tries to counter by clinching up but Cirelli breaks away and moves out of range.
Caldeira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Cirelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Cirelli. #T2#
Caldeira misses with a looping right.
Caldeira lands with a shot to the body.
Cirelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Caldeira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cirelli - the referee stops the clock and Caldeira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cirelli. Caldeira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cirelli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caldeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirelli.
Cirelli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cirelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with a good jab.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Cirelli moves out of range.
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirelli. Cirelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirelli jabs Caldeira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caldeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cirelli catches Caldeira right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Cirelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldeira throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Cirelli staying out of range there.
Caldeira drops his hands momentarily and Cirelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony Cirelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirelli throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caldeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caldeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cirelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cirelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Caldeira misses.
A jab from Cirelli does it's job there.
Caldeira fails with the takedown.
Cirelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli is looking to score with low kicks.
Caldeira misses the jab.
Cirelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Cirelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Caldeira is wise to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Cirelli misses its intended target.
Caldeira scores with a nice strike.
Caldeira avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Caldeira forces Cirelli back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirelli.
Caldeira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirelli works on Caldeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Caldeira has Cirelli pressed against the cage.
Caldeira can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldeira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cirelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caldeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldeira wants a takedown.
Cirelli lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
Cirelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut.
Cirelli connects with a leg kick.
Caldeira throws a lazy right hand but Cirelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
Cirelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirelli throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Cirelli checks it.
Cirelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caldeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cirelli tries to avoid it but Caldeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cirelli to the ground. Cirelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Cirelli tries a quick counter leg kick but Caldeira is wise to it.
Caldeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caldeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Cirelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirelli loads up on a big right hand but Caldeira slips the punch.#T1#
Cirelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Cirelli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirelli misses with a straight left.
Caldeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirelli moves out of range of the leg kick from Caldeira.
Cirelli misses with an uppercut.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Cirelli leaves Caldeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cirelli swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Cirelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Cirelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirelli slips a jab and a cross from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
Cirelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirelli.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cirelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Caldeira off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Cirelli does no damage.
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!
Cirelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cirelli just manages to avoid it.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Caldeira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Cirelli. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Caldeira misses with a left hand
and Cirelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a shot from downtown. Cirelli moves away and avoids it.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli misses with a low kick.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Cirelli misses #CL#
and Caldeira counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caldeira.
Cirelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirelli scores with a shot to the side of Caldeira's head.
Caldeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cirelli misses with a body punch. #BC#
Caldeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli moves out of range as Caldeira strikes.
Cirelli throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Cirelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cirelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Cirelli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caldeira takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cirelli manages to circle out of the way.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Cirelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cirelli ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Cirelli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Cirelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Caldeira jabs at Cirelli's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirelli blocks the leg kick.
Cirelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caldeira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caldeira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Cirelli moves out of range easily.
Cirelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cirelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Cirelli!
Anthony Cirelli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Maeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caldeira.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maeda. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws out a loose jab but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Caldeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caldeira continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
Caldeira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maeda is out of range and Caldeira settles back down.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut
and Maeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Maeda to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caldeira defends it well.
Caldeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Maeda drops Caldeira with a nice combination! Maeda dives into Caldeira's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Maeda stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Maeda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Caldeira! #SUB2#
Maeda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Caldeira has worked his arm free - good work by Caldeira!
Maeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Maeda wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caldeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Maeda preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maeda checks a low kick from Caldeira.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caldeira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Maeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Maeda working the ground and pound from side control.
Maeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caldeira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maeda lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Caldeira seems a little lost for a moment, as Maeda dominates the positioning.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Caldeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the pace.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to stall in half guard but Maeda is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Caldeira taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Maeda made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira jabs at Stackhouse 's body.
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Stackhouse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caldeira throws a looping overhand right but Stackhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse . #CL#
Caldeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stackhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stackhouse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caldeira defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Caldeira.
Caldeira gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caldeira.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.#CL#
Caldeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stackhouse , pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse .
Still in the clinch, Caldeira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caldeira tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
Caldeira avoiding damage as Stackhouse throws knees to the body.
Stackhouse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Stackhouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse feints and then cracks Caldeira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caldeira down.
Caldeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Stackhouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Stackhouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stackhouse .
A left and a right from Stackhouse both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stackhouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
Stackhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Caldeira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stackhouse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stackhouse , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.
Stackhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Stackhouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Stackhouse moved away.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Caldeira's head but Caldeira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Stackhouse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caldeira lands a high kick!
Caldeira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caldeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldeira tried to score with a low kick but Stackhouse checks it.
Donk. Stackhouse catches Caldeira right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stackhouse .
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
That kick from Stackhouse tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Caldeira wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Stackhouse .#CUT2#Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
Stackhouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira scores with a nice head shot.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stackhouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Caldeira misses with a low kick as Stackhouse jumps back.
Stackhouse ducks right into an uppercut from Caldeira.
Caldeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caldeira scores with a body shot.
Caldeira gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stackhouse gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
A relieved looking Jason Stackhouse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirelli.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caldeira slips a jab from Cirelli.
Nice uppercut lands for Caldeira. That snapped Cirelli's head back.
Cirelli is looking to clinch but Caldeira is avoiding it.
Caldeira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirelli throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Cirelli misses with a left hand #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown. Cirelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Caldeira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cirelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caldeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cirelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Cirelli trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Caldeira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cirelli defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is pressing down on Cirelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cirelli is holding on for now.
Caldeira stalling. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cirelli!
Cirelli gets back to half guard.#T3#
Caldeira winds up and cracks Cirelli with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Cirelli is defending well. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Cirelli defends it.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Cirelli is working from the bottom.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Cirelli trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cirelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cirelli is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Cirelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caldeira.
Cirelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Caldeira cracks Cirelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Caldeira does no damage.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira scores with a jab. Cirelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cirelli tries to bum rush Caldeira with a series of wild strikes but Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Caldeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Cirelli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caldeira.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Caldeira should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cirelli misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Cirelli.
Cirelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Anthony Cirelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira defending well as Cirelli loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira misses with the combination.
Cirelli misses with a wild body shot.
Caldeira ducks right into an uppercut from Cirelli.
Caldeira wants to land a leg kick but Cirelli is out of range.
Jab by Caldeira.
Caldeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caldeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cirelli enables Caldeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cirelli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but Cirelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caldeira to get the leverage.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cirelli won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.
Cirelli wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
Cirelli controlling the position well.
Caldeira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cirelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cirelli actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cirelli defending well. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Cirelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cirelli is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is thwarting Cirelli's attempts to control the position.
Caldeira throwing shots but Cirelli is blocking nicely.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Cirelli looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
As Cirelli tries to get set, Caldeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirelli manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldeira is just out of range.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Caldeira lands the left hand.
Cirelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldeira staying out of range there.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caldeira blocks a jab.
Caldeira misses with a double jab
and Cirelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cirelli throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldeira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Caldeira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Cirelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirelli scores with a hook to the body. Caldeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caldeira shoots for a takedown but Cirelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli throws a head kick that Caldeira semi-blocks.
Cirelli cracks Caldeira with an open hand slap.
Cirelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony Cirelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirelli throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony Cirelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cirelli as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Cirelli pushes Caldeira up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cirelli.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira wants to stall. #BC2#
Cirelli breaks from the clinch.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirelli misses with a hook.
Cirelli scores with a jab.
A big left from Caldeira misses. #T3#
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirelli misses with a straight right.
Caldeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caldeira blocks a head kick by Cirelli.
Cirelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cirelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Caldeira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cirelli.
Cirelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldeira is looking to counter punch.
Cirelli looks to land a combination but Caldeira avoids it well.
Cirelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caldeira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirelli scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Cirelli checks it.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arturo Caldeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Cirelli is avoiding it.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Cirelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Cirelli takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Cirelli lands a left and a right that send Caldeira crashing to the mat, dazed. Cirelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Caldeira is rocked!#CUT2#Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Caldeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirelli throws out the jab.
Cirelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cirelli misses with a hook. Caldeira ducked under it nicely.
Caldeira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Cirelli instigates a clinch.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Cirelli misses with a punch to the body.
Cirelli misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Caldeira.
Cirelli throws a head punch that misses.
Cirelli misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Cirelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldeira 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arturo Caldeira made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira connects with a body shot that sends Bjornsson's belly button to the back.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Caldeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson with the counter takedown but Caldeira avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Caldeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Caldeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjornsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caldeira misses with the head strike.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Bjornsson improves position.
Caldeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caldeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Caldeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Caldeira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litill Bjornsson.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Caldeira lands a really nice looking cross but Bjornsson seems unphased.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Caldeira pushes him away.
Caldeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Bjornsson shoots in but Caldeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bjornsson misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Caldeira rushes Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caldeira.
A short right from Caldeira.
A short body shot lands from Caldeira as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Bjornsson. #BC#
Caldeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Caldeira misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Bjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Caldeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Caldeira checks the leg kick.
Caldeira misses with the combination.
Caldeira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Bjornsson moves out of range. #T3#
Caldeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Caldeira looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Caldeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Caldeira moves in looking to clinch but Bjornsson pushes him off.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Caldeira is looking to wear down Bjornsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldeira as he avoids it easily.
Caldeira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caldeira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson with the ground and pound but Caldeira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bjornsson trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bjornsson is now in half guard.
My spies in Pound Town Athletics inform me that Bjornsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caldeira's head.
Caldeira trying to get back to full guard but Bjornsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is trying to reverse the position but instead Bjornsson has taken his back - oops!
Bjornsson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Caldeira is trying to stand back up.
Bjornsson missing with strikes.
Caldeira prevents Bjornsson from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Caldeira throws a big shot that misses.
Caldeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjornsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Caldeira's guard.

Caldeira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bjornsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Caldeira stands there with Bjornsson around his waist. Bjornsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Bjornsson has clasped his hands together around Caldeira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working. #T1#
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caldeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bjornsson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Caldeira just sinks the hooks in.
Caldeira misses with an elbow to the head.
Bjornsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bjornsson is trying to escape the mount.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caldeira throwing strikes here but Bjornsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Caldeira looking to control but Bjornsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjornsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Litill Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Caldeira is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldeira throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caldeira defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Caldeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litill Bjornsson.
Caldeira with a nice cross.
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!
A head kick misses from Bjornsson.
It looked like Caldeira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.#TD2#
Bjornsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caldeira sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjornsson not doing much here.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Caldeira is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Caldeira misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldeira.
Caldeira sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Caldeira avoids it this time.
Caldeira tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Caldeira throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Caldeira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caldeira, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Bjornsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Caldeira tries to reverse the position but Bjornsson maintains control.
Caldeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Caldeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Bjornsson wants to stand but Caldeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bjornsson trying to move into half guard but instead Caldeira has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Caldeira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bjornsson is proving hard to escape from.
Caldeira trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira. #T3#
Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira won't allow Bjornsson to sweep him here.
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjornsson passes into side control.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Bjornsson sits in half guard.
Caldeira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson. #T4#
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Arturo Caldeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Litill Bjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldeira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Carnage logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Litill Bjornsson had this to say: 'I may be getting too old for this, but I don't care. I'm still having fun.'.

Event: ALPHA-1: Collision Course
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira tries to bum rush Deadmarsh with a series of wild strikes but Deadmarsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caldeira tries to land a leg kick but Deadmarsh saw it coming and moves away.
Caldeira throws a hook but Deadmarsh blocks it.#TD2#
Deadmarsh drives through with a takedown into Caldeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Deadmarsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deadmarsh trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deadmarsh wanted to stand there but Caldeira had control of the position.
Deadmarsh stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.#T1#
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Deadmarsh pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Caldeira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deadmarsh escapes and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Caldeira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Caldeira prevents Deadmarsh from improving position.
Caldeira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Deadmarsh trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deadmarsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deadmarsh's back!
Deadmarsh wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Caldeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deadmarsh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Caldeira.#SUB#
Caldeira working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Caldeira looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Caldeira missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Caldeira is hanging on to Deadmarsh's back as he tries to escape.
Deadmarsh trying to control the hands but Caldeira breaks the grip.
Caldeira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caldeira keeps control of the position as Deadmarsh tries to break free. #SUB#
Caldeira working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Deadmarsh is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Caldeira has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Deadmarsh taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira gave a mention to Carnage in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Caldeira circles away easily
and Caldeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira cracks Weecharangsan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Caldeira misses its target.
Caldeira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caldeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caldeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chakrii Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caldeira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weecharangsan's hands.
Caldeira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weecharangsan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldeira leaves Weecharangsan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Caldeira closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weecharangsan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caldeira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weecharangsan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caldeira smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Caldeira. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caldeira, as that shot connected.
It looks like Caldeira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Caldeira tries to keep at a distance but Weecharangsan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Caldeira breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Weecharangsan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weecharangsan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira is trying to control Weecharangsan's posture but Weecharangsan avoids it. #SUB2#
Weecharangsan tries for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira is looking to regain half guard here but Weecharangsan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Caldeira wants to control but Weecharangsan postures up.
Caldeira tries to buck Weecharangsan off but Weecharangsan is having none of it.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Weecharangsan stalling.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Caldeira controlling the position.#T3#
Weecharangsan is looking to work some ground and pound but Caldeira has wrist control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Caldeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weecharangsan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weecharangsan is fighting to break Caldeira's control of his arms but Caldeira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weecharangsan trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weecharangsan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Caldeira is tightening it up a little... Weecharangsan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Weecharangsan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Weecharangsan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Caldeira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arturo Caldeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Caldeira.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caldeira back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caldeira misses with a kick to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Caldeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Caldeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Caldeira jabs at Jackson's body.
Caldeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Caldeira connects with the punch.
Caldeira blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Caldeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caldeira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Caldeira's shoulder, as Caldeira tries to avoid the shot.
Caldeira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caldeira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Caldeira misses its intended target. #TD#
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Caldeira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand but Caldeira is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controls Caldeira momentarily but Caldeira frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Caldeira's shoulder, as Caldeira tries to avoid the shot.
As Jackson backs away, Caldeira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Caldeira pushes him away.#T4#
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a hook but Caldeira blocks it.
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
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!
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Caldeira throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Caldeira lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurt Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caldeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caldeira off to one side.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caldeira digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
A left and a right from Caldeira both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Caldeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caldeira misses with a double jab.
Caldeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Caldeira does it's job there.
Caldeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.#T1#
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Caldeira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looking to control.
Caldeira won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Caldeira throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Caldeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Caldeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Caldeira looking to control. #SUB#
Caldeira has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caldeira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Caldeira up and slammed him! Caldeira can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Jackson working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Caldeira regains half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Caldeira.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Caldeira is having none of it.
Jackson works his way into side control. #T4#
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that! #SU2#
Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Caldeira ducks down to avoid it.
Caldeira lands with a cross. #TD#
Caldeira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Caldeira misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caldeira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Caldeira misses.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Caldeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Caldeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Caldeira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Caldeira lands a body shot.
Caldeira shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Caldeira taking a breather.
A short right from Caldeira. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Caldeira misses. #T2#
Caldeira connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Caldeira misses with a double jab.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldeira tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caldeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Caldeira avoids it with no problem.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldeira. #T3#
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Caldeira tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caldeira tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldeira slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caldeira.
Caldeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Caldeira backing up. Caldeira nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caldeira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldeira looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Caldeira backing up. Caldeira nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Caldeira misses with a low kick.
Caldeira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caldeira tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caldeira cracks Jackson with a good jab.#TD#
Caldeira gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Caldeira is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arturo Caldeira.
Well Caldeira 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
A very excited looking Arturo Caldeira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Caldeira punishes Ndombele's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target.
Caldeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caldeira lands with a shot to the body.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Jab, jab by Caldeira - just one landing.
A big right from Caldeira misses.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele checks a leg kick nicely.
Caldeira scores with a hook.
Ndombele slips a straight right by Caldeira.#T1#
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldeira swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Ndombele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira wants to clinch up but Ndombele keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ndombele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caldeira has a takedown stuffed.
Ndombele is looking to counter the offense by Caldeira and move into the clinch.
Caldeira throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Caldeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ndombele counters with a series of strikes. Caldeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caldeira takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Caldeira misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Caldeira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Caldeira catches Ndombele right on the button with a cross.
Ndombele throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caldeira sprawls and moves away.
Caldeira lands with a nice body punch.
Caldeira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caldeira shoots and misses
and Ndombele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.#T3#
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Ndombele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ndombele.
Caldeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ndombele is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caldeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caldeira trying to control but Ndombele is working from the bottom. #T4#
Caldeira advances position into side control!
Ndombele wants to control but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ndombele is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira looking to control but instead Ndombele has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ndombele defends it well. #SUB2#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ndombele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Caldeira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caldeira misses with a body kick.
Ndombele feinted with a counter takedown.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele sizes up Caldeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldeira defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Caldeira takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Caldeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldeira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
Caldeira connects with a jab.
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
Ndombele moves out of range as Caldeira strikes.
Ndombele appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caldeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldeira connects with a body shot.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Ndombele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ndombele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Caldeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.
Ndombele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caldeira sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira scores with a spinning back kick!
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ndombele has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldeira.
Ndombele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caldeira finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndombele's head.
Ndombele scores with a decent looking hook.
Ndombele misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Caldeira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caldeira.
Ndombele pulls Caldeira in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Caldeira stands and throws Ndombele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ndombele keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ndombele tries to bench press Caldeira off him but Caldeira keeps the position.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ndombele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Caldeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira throws an elbow but Ndombele slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ndombele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Caldeira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ndombele looks calm but he's in trouble here. Caldeira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ndombele is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Caldeira lets go of the hold and Ndombele can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cutlas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cutlas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cutlas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira trying to control but Cutlas is working from the bottom.
Cutlas 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.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutlas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira works over Cutlas with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutlas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira trying to control but Cutlas is working from the bottom.
Cutlas trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cutlas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cutlas wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cutlas scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cutlas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldeira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Caldeira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caldeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cutlas is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira stands and throws Cutlas's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Caldeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Cutlas is defending well.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cutlas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caldeira off and has taken his back!#T2#
Cutlas cracks Caldeira with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Caldeira from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cutlas lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cutlas punishes Caldeira with strikes from the back mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cutlas doesn't have the hooks in and Caldeira manages to turn into his guard.
Cutlas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cutlas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cutlas can't keep his opponent in guard - Caldeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Caldeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Cutlas is having none of it.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cutlas is a slippery customer.
Caldeira works his way into side control. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Cutlas is defending well. #T3#
Cutlas tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cutlas is looking to regain half guard here but Caldeira keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.#SUB#
Caldeira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cutlas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cutlas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cutlas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Cutlas is defending well. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cutlas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cutlas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cutlas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cutlas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caldeira wants to control but Cutlas is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cutlas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cutlas sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Cutlas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caldeira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutlas is retaining full guard.
Cutlas lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Cutlas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caldeira wants to pass to mount but Cutlas is defending the position. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cutlas is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Cutlas misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutlas is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold.
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Caldeira drops an elbow to the side of Cutlas's head.
Cutlas is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is trying to control. Cutlas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cutlas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cutlas can do to turn this around?
Cutlas won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
Caldeira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Caldeira moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Caldeira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cutlas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Caldeira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cutlas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Caldeira lets go of the hold and Cutlas can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
A relieved looking Arturo Caldeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021

176 cm
27 yrs
162 lbs

150 cm
36 yrs
165 lbs

Caldeira

Dyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Dyon with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Caldeira has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Dyon wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Dyon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caldeira (0) vs (2) Dyon
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dyon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.#SUB#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dyon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (5) Dyon#SUB2#
Dyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira gets back to full guard.
Dyon pushes down on Caldeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caldeira is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Caldeira wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyon prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon.
Dyon controlling the action here. #T3#
Caldeira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caldeira (4) vs (5) Dyon
You can see the frustration on Dyon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Caldeira looking to hold on to the position here but Dyon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (4) vs (7) Dyon#SUB#
Dyon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyon has managed to get both his arms back between Caldeira's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dyon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (4) vs (10) Dyon
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Dyon is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dyon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dyon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Caldeira is not content to let Dyon control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon. #SUB2#
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dyon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira gets full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Caldeira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7#
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a triangle here but Dyon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (4) vs (13) Dyon
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Caldeira tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
Caldeira prevents Dyon from moving into mount.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dyon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Caldeira is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juu Dyon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juu Dyon waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
159 lbs

176 cm
27 yrs
162 lbs

Fagan

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Fagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fagan gets a clinch. #TD2#
Caldeira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fagan (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fagan has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira advances to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caldeira content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fagan is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Fagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fagan wants to control the position but Caldeira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Fagan defends the submission attempt.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagan trying to hold on to Caldeira's head to control him but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Fagan tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fagan moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fagan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Caldeira rolls with it to try and escape but Fagan cranks on the arm and Caldeira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021

176 cm
26 yrs
162 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Caldeira

Alopodis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Caldeira, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Caldeira against the ropes but Caldeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alopodis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caldeira's waist but Caldeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alopodis off to one side. #CL#
Caldeira rushes Alopodis and presses him up against the ropes.
Alopodis tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldeira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caldeira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alopodis after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Caldeira successfully pulls guard.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caldeira wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (3) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Alopodis has control of Caldeira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caldeira regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Caldeira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Caldeira is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Alopodis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Caldeira is doing well to defend. Alopodis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Caldeira is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020

176 cm
26 yrs
162 lbs

170 cm
32 yrs
156 lbs

Caldeira

Hugs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Caldeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugs can't get the takedown.
Hugs stops a takedown attempt from Caldeira. #TD#
Caldeira drags the fight down to the ground.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira pulls Hugs in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (3) Hugs
Caldeira is not content to let Hugs control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Caldeira actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira is staying active underneath Hugs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hugs forces his way into half guard.
Hugs trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Hugs's head to control him but Hugs postures up. #T2#
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hugs wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira gets back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugs advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (6) Hugs
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hugs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hugs is pressing down on Caldeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caldeira is holding on for now.
Hugs trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Caldeira manages to get to full guard.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (2) vs (6) Hugs
Hugs trying to control the position.
Hugs 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.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugs is retaining full guard.
Hugs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira pushes down on Hugs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hugs is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (5) vs (6) Hugs#T5#
Caldeira fails to move to back control.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hugs is looking to escape.
Caldeira takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (8) vs (6) Hugs
Caldeira avoiding Hugs 's attempts to control his hands.
Hugs tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Caldeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hugs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T6#
Hugs rolls, trying to escape but Caldeira keeps control of the position.
Good control from Caldeira.#SUB#
Caldeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Caldeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hugs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Hugs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T7#
Caldeira wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy.
Hugs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Hugs is a slippery customer.
Hugs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving.
Hugs 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.#T8#
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving.
Caldeira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Hugs trying to keep a closed guard but Caldeira is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Hugs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (8) vs (8) Hugs#SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.#T10#
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (10) vs (8) Hugs
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs controls Caldeira momentarily but Caldeira frees himself.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hugs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caldeira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
Hugs wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well. #T11#
Caldeira moves into full mount! Hugs won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (13) vs (8) Hugs
Caldeira controlling from mount.
Hugs tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up.
Hugs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caldeira controlling from the full mount.
Hugs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hugs tries to control Caldeira's body but Caldeira pushes him off. Hugs squirms to his side and now Caldeira has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (16) vs (8) Hugs#T12##SUB#
Caldeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hugs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hugs is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturo Caldeira!
A relieved looking Arturo Caldeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lodzov Hugs was interviewed post fight and said 'this was bullshit'.

Event: CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020

180 cm
42 yrs
171 lbs

176 cm
26 yrs
162 lbs

Gracie

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracie frees his head nicely. Oh but Caldeira has switched to an armbar! Gracie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

176 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

Barnkvist

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Caldeira closes the distance and pushes Barnkvist back into the cage.#TD2#
Caldeira pulls guard successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnkvist passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (3) vs (0) Caldeira#T1#
Caldeira tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnkvist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Caldeira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Barnkvist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #T3#
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnkvist passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira is holding on to half guard well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnkvist to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caldeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Caldeira working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira gets full guard.#T6#
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Caldeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caldeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caldeira!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (0) Caldeira
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Barnkvist working for a submission but Caldeira is keeping him at bay.
Barnkvist controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Caldeira tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but Caldeira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #T8#
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but Caldeira has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away. #SUB2#
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnkvist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Barnkvist.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (5) Caldeira#T9##SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Barnkvist is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Caldeira is a slippery customer.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (5) Caldeira#T10#
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Barnkvist passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it.
Barnkvist passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (19) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount. #T12#
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it. #T13#
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (5) Caldeira
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.#T14#
Caldeira holds on to Barnkvist as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Caldeira but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 22 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020

176 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

180 cm
22 yrs
168 lbs

Caldeira

Ottke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caldeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ottke!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (4) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira working away.#T1#
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caldeira passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (7) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Caldeira works to advance to full mount. Ottke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (9) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira tries to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.#T3#
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (12) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ottke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke trying to control but Caldeira postures up. #T5#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Caldeira has control of the leg.
Caldeira is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Ottke is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (15) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Ottke tries to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Caldeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is having none of it.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke regains half guard.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.#T9##SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Ottke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T10#
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (15) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (17) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira stalling. #T14#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ottke is tightening it up a little... Caldeira has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caldeira reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caldeira taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ottke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke is the new lightweight champion!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

184 cm
32 yrs
160 lbs

176 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs

Cooke

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Caldeira moves into the clinch.
Caldeira prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Caldeira decides to pull guard.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard but Cooke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (3) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.#T1#
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Cooke swings around for an armbar but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cooke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (6) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira pushing down on Cooke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cooke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira is trying to control. Cooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cooke is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Caldeira controlling the action here.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Cooke defending well.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira is working for a kimura but Cooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Cooke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Caldeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (2) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but instead Cooke has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T7#
Cooke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cooke wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is looking to control Cooke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (8) vs (4) Caldeira#T9##SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a triangle here but Caldeira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (8) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10##SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Cooke is defending well.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Caldeira just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira swings around for an armbar but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caldeira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (10) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Cooke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cooke prevents Caldeira from improving his position.#SUB#
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Caldeira manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Cooke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caldeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caldeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caldeira!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cooke (10) vs (11) Caldeira#T13#
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Cooke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Cooke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Cooke is a slippery customer.
Caldeira prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooke keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 11 to 10.
Arturo Caldeira is the new lightweight champion!
Arturo Caldeira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

170 cm
40 yrs
153 lbs

176 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs

Franklin

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Franklin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Caldeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Caldeira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Franklin (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
My spies in Clinch Pride inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caldeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Franklin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caldeira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Caldeira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Franklin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caldeira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #SUB#
Caldeira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franklin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caldeira has managed to get both his arms back between Franklin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Caldeira defends easily.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (2) Caldeira
Franklin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Franklin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Franklin trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the position. #T4#
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (2) vs (4) Caldeira#T5#
Caldeira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (2) vs (7) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franklin struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Caldeira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franklin's legs. #SUB2#
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franklin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Caldeira moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Franklin (2) vs (9) Caldeira
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Caldeira's attempts to control the action.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Caldeira is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Franklin defending well.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.
Franklin is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
Franklin moves into full guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Franklin working for a triangle but Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Franklin is keeping the position.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (4) vs (9) Caldeira#T9#
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Franklin to get the leverage.
Franklin moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (7) vs (9) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well. #T10#
Caldeira wants to control but Franklin postures up.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working. #SUB#
Franklin is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldeira is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Franklin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Franklin passes Caldeira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira trying to control here.
Franklin is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Franklin's head to control him but Franklin postures up. #T12#
Franklin works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (10) vs (9) Caldeira
Caldeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Well,Franklin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (10) vs (11) Caldeira#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Franklin (12) vs (11) Caldeira
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is trying to keep Franklin in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caldeira holds on and takes a little breather.
Franklin stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Franklin (15) vs (11) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Franklin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
An out of breath James Franklin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caldeira.
Caldeira missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo throws out a counter right but Caldeira avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo connects with a crisp jab.
Caldeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldeira momentarily. #CL2#
Hanzo clinches up against the cage.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Caldeira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Caldeira is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Caldeira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanzo gets an underhook and turns Caldeira into the cage.#T1#
Hanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldeira is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Caldeira avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Caldeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Caldeira controls the action.
We've been informed that Hanzo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Caldeira controls the action.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Caldeira fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Caldeira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanzo works on Caldeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Hanzo taking a breather.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Caldeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hanzo tests Caldeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Caldeira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanzo is trying to defend but Caldeira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caldeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanzo's head.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira tries to pass to full mount but Hanzo defends it.
Caldeira prevents Hanzo from improving his position.
Caldeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanzo is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold.
Caldeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caldeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hanzo.#TD#
Caldeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caldeira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanzo trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hanzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Caldeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Caldeira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hanzo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caldeira has cracked it and Hanzo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caldeira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020

175 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

176 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs

Horse

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Arturo Caldeira!

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caldeira trying to control from half guard but Horse is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horse trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Horse is trying is best to control the position here.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Horse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB#
Horse working for a triangle but Caldeira defends it easily. #SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Horse keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Horse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caldeira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Horse is looking for a triangle but Caldeira pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira controlling from the top position.
My spies in Clinch Pride inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #T4#
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Caldeira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horse looking to control. #SUB#
Horse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldeira defends it easily.
Caldeira trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom. #T5#
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Horse has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Horse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Caldeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Horse looking for a guillotine here but Caldeira defends easily.
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #SUB#
Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7#
Horse is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Caldeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Caldeira trying to control the position but Horse is working away.
Horse is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Horse's legs.
Caldeira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horse!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Horse (0) vs (7) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caldeira tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse is trying to escape the mount but Caldeira keeps good control and instead manages to take Horse's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horse (0) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira is not going to allow Horse to sit and survive in this position. #T9##SUB2#
Horse is in a bad position with Caldeira working for a choke. Horse manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Horse tries to pass.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Caldeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (12) Caldeira#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (15) Caldeira#T10#
Horse regains half guard.
Horse is controlling Caldeira's trapped leg to prevent Caldeira from advancing to side control.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira slows the pace down in half guard.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Horse is a slippery customer.#T11#
Well, if Caldeira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caldeira wants to take a breather but Horse is having none of it.
Horse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
Caldeira controlling the pace. #T12#
Caldeira prevents Horse from improving his position.
Caldeira is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horse is trying to control but Caldeira passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (18) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Horse wants to control but Caldeira postures up.
Horse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (2) vs (21) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Caldeira has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horse (2) vs (24) Caldeira
Horse looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Caldeira looking to hold on to the position here but Horse rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira is pushing down on Horse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horse is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldeira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horse trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 24 to 2.
Arturo Caldeira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 2161 p4p, 234 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4143 p4p, 378 weight class). Jäger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

169 cm
32 yrs
156 lbs

176 cm
23 yrs
162 lbs

Jäger

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Fallschirm Jäger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Jäger takes the fight into the clinch.

Jäger has Caldeira pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jäger pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Caldeira tumbling to the mat - Jäger dives into Caldeira's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jäger (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Jäger is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira has his hands on Jäger's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira pulls Jäger in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jäger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jäger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caldeira's guard.
Caldeira trying to control but Jäger postures up.
Caldeira is looking to get back to full guard here but Jäger has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (5) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira looking for a sweep but Jäger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jäger (7) vs (0) Caldeira
Jäger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jäger avoids the attempt from Caldeira to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jäger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Jäger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caldeira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Jäger working for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is in no mood to give up.
Caldeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Jäger keeps him under control.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Jäger's head to control him but Jäger postures up.
Jäger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Jäger is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard but Jäger has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (10) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger tries to advance to mount but Caldeira denies him.
Caldeira is trying to control Jäger's posture but Jäger avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira prevents Jäger from moving into mount.
Caldeira wants to control but Jäger postures up.
Caldeira tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jäger (12) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jäger tries to control but Caldeira wriggling away.
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Jäger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caldeira is looking to get to half guard.
Caldeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jäger trying to control but Caldeira is having none of it.

Jäger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Caldeira is staying active underneath Jäger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jäger is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jäger is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jäger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger being controlled here momentarily.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jäger's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (12) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jäger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jäger has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jäger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jäger, not yet.
Caldeira is pushing down on Jäger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jäger is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldeira has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jäger gets back to full guard.
Caldeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jäger working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Jäger keeps moving.
Jäger looking to control.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Jäger keeps moving.
Caldeira postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jäger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jäger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (14) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control but Jäger passes easily into half guard.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Jäger's head to control him but Jäger postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira working a defensive guard but Jäger passes into half guard.
Jäger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jäger prevents Caldeira from improving his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Jäger is working hard here to advance position.
Jäger is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Jäger seems content to control.
Jäger trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Jäger is controlling well.
Caldeira is not content to let Jäger control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is looking to get back to full guard here but Jäger has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (17) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jäger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caldeira tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jäger (19) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to lock up and control but Jäger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jäger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Caldeira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is squirming around, avoiding Jäger's attempts to control the action.
Caldeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jäger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caldeira wants to control but Jäger is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caldeira tries to hold on but Jäger postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jäger takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Fallschirm Jäger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 713 p4p, 89 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4183 p4p, 411 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. On his way into the ring it seems that Enzo Salvatore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Enzo Salvatore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

172 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
162 lbs

Salvatore

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Salvatore is avoiding it.

Salvatore gets tackled into the ropes by Caldeira. Caldeira maintains the clinch.

Caldeira manages to pull guard.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Salvatore trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.

Salvatore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salvatore seems to have locked his on tight now - Caldeira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salvatore, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Enzo Salvatore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enzo Salvatore waved his t-shirt featuring RESISTANCE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 4364 p4p, 418 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4196 p4p, 405 weight class). Rochester comes to the ring accompanied by Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

189 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
162 lbs

Rochester

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Arlo Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Rochester forces Caldeira back against the ropes and clinches.

Caldeira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rochester is trying to keep an underhook but Caldeira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rochester (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Rochester's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rochester wants to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rochester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira avoids the attempt from Rochester to control.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Rochester stops Caldeira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to take Rochester's back here but Rochester is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira fails to take his opponent's back.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Rochester working to try and regain half guard.
Caldeira controlling the pace for now.
Caldeira trying to control but Rochester is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up.
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Rochester is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Hilo Hit Squad inform me that Caldeira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rochester is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rochester is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (7) Caldeira
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
Rochester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Rochester keeps moving.
Rochester keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Rochester keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
Caldeira content to control rather than advance.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rochester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Rochester looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rochester!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (2) vs (10) Caldeira

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira controlling from mount.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rochester is looking to escape.
Rochester wants to control but Caldeira is having none of it.
Rochester bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (4) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Rochester tries to pass.
Rochester trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira has control of Rochester's left arm, preventing Rochester from doing any damage.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira has Rochester pulled in close to control his posture.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
Caldeira has Rochester pulled in close to control his posture.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rochester trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to move into half guard but instead Caldeira has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (4) vs (12) Caldeira
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
Caldeira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (4) vs (15) Caldeira
Caldeira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rochester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira prevents Rochester from getting the reversal.
Caldeira moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (4) vs (18) Caldeira
Well, with Caldeira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rochester is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rochester can't escape the position.
Good control from Caldeira.
Rochester breaks Caldeira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (6) vs (18) Caldeira

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.
Rochester wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira managing to control the position.

Caldeira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rochester is defending well. Caldeira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rochester has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caldeira celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1067 p4p, 141 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4117 p4p, 424 weight class). Gomes comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . David Gomes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

190 cm
27 yrs
162 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
162 lbs

Gomes

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes keeps the fight on the outside.

Caldeira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Caldeira
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Caldeira slips nicely into half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Gomes prevents Caldeira from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes is having to fend off submission attempts from Caldeira, who is looking to sink in the choke. Caldeira doesn't have the hooks in though and Gomes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Caldeira has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Gomes won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Caldeira has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Caldeira controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Caldeira looking to control.
Gomes is pushing down on Caldeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caldeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (8) Caldeira
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Caldeira's legs.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira regains half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Gomes trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to hit a switch here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Caldeira there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (8) Caldeira
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Caldeira to control.
Caldeira reaches up to try and control the position but Gomes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Caldeira rolls and tries to escape and now Gomes has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.

Gomes tightening his grip on Caldeira, looking for the choke.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Caldeira tries to break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.

Caldeira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Caldeira turns into Gomes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gomes has an active guard here but Caldeira has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Caldeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (11) vs (13) Caldeira
Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Caldeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Caldeira moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (16) Caldeira
Gomes tries to escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position.

Caldeira looking for the choke from the back.
Caldeira controls the action.
Caldeira trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Caldeira.
Gomes is in bad spot here.
Caldeira is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Caldeira doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (16) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Caldeira managing to control the position.

Caldeira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caldeira controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Caldeira gets full guard.
Gomes passes into half guard.
Caldeira has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.

Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Caldeira trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Caldeira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Our spies down at at Hilo Hit Squad inform us that Caldeira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Caldeira 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.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Caldeira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 16 to 13.
In his post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3963 p4p, 414 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 2297 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shipman's choice of entrance music: I'll beat yo ass.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

176 cm
22 yrs
162 lbs

165 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs

Caldeira

Shipman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira wants to clinch

and Shipman counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (0) vs (4) Shipman
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face as Shipman controls the position.
Caldeira's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shipman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.

Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.

Shipman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shipman easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (6) Shipman
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shipman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shipman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Shipman isn't that keen on the idea.

Shipman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman tries to control but Caldeira wriggling away.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Shipman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira controlling the position well.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Shipman's head to control him but Shipman postures up.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Caldeira is controlling Shipman's trapped leg to prevent Shipman from advancing to side control.
Caldeira trying to control but Shipman postures up.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.

Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Shipman trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.

Shipman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Caldeira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3925 p4p, 406 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 6834 p4p, 517 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

172 cm
20 yrs
166 lbs

Caldeira

Pawlik

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pawlik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (0) vs (4) Pawlik
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.

Pawlik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawlik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.

Pawlik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caldeira tries to bench press Pawlik off him but Pawlik keeps the position.
Caldeira's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pawlik wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Pawlik working away.

Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caldeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Pawlik postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.

Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik working away.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pawlik's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it.
Pawlik prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.

Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (7) Pawlik
Caldeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt.
Caldeira won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.

Pawlik has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caldeira defend it? Pawlik steps over the head and cranks it - Caldeira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pawlik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Look at that shit, I won a match! Now let's see if I can manage to win another one... Hah, like that's gonna happen.'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 680 p4p, 83 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3842 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe's entrance music is Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

177 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Ambe

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Caldeira closes the distance and clinches.

Ambe has Caldeira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Caldeira tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Caldeira's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Ambe pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira keeping control of the position.
Ambe is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it.
Caldeira wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (5) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ambe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ambe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Ambe seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt.
Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Ambe is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Ambe is taking a breather. Caldeira 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.
Caldeira wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ambe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ambe's best efforts.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Ambe is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira pulls Ambe in close to his closed guard and prevents Ambe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Ambe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
Caldeira wants to control but Ambe passes easily into half guard.
Ambe is pressing down on Caldeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caldeira is holding on for now.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ambe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caldeira is pressing down on Ambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ambe stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira being controlled here, momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ambe won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ambe looking to pass the guard.
Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira being controlled here, momentarily.
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe being controlled here momentarily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
Ambe looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (8) vs (2) Caldeira
Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (10) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira seems keen to control Ambe's posture.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
Ambe trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Ambe postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caldeira's guard.
Caldeira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (13) vs (2) Caldeira
Ambe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.

Ambe goes for an armbar but Caldeira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (13) vs (4) Caldeira

Ambe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Caldeira stacks Ambe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Caldeira!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (13) vs (7) Caldeira
Caldeira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ambe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caldeira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Caldeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ambe, who protects the arm well.
Ambe is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Ambe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
A relieved looking Scar Ambe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 1901 p4p, 221 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3811 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

175 cm
22 yrs
160 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Africa

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pax Africa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Africa is avoiding it.
Africa feinted with a counter takedown.

Caldeira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Africa (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Africa tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Caldeira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Africa (0) vs (5) Caldeira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Africa working to try and regain half guard.
Caldeira forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Africa (0) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Africa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Africa's coaches at Doom's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Africa is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira controlling from the back.
Africa is really stuck here.
Caldeira keeps control of the position easily here as Africa tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Caldeira.

Caldeira working for a choke but Africa is defending well.
Caldeira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caldeira biding his time, looking for the opening.
Africa is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Africa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Caldeira gets his way!
Africa is keeping busy.
Caldeira controls the position.
It looks like Caldeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Caldeira is continuing to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Africa holding both Caldeira 's hands and preventing any damage.
Africa wants to escape the position.

Caldeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Africa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Caldeira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Africa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Caldeira controls the action.

Caldeira working for a choke but Africa is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira controlling the position well here. Africa rolled but Caldeira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira has the hooks in. Africa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Caldeira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Africa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Africa staying busy and making it hard for Caldeira to control.
Caldeira is trying to stick to Africa's back but Africa is turning into Caldeira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caldeira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Africa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Africa (2) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldeira, not yet.
Caldeira has his hands on Africa's head, controlling the position.
Africa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira is pulling down on Africa's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caldeira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Africa (2) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Africa looking to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira won't allow Africa to sweep him here.
Caldeira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira trying to control but Africa is working from the bottom.
Africa is trying to keep Caldeira in close.
Caldeira passes Africa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Africa tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira content to control rather than advance.
Africa tries to get to full guard but Caldeira has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Africa is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira content to control rather than advance.
Caldeira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Africa!
Score +3 for passing guard: Africa (2) vs (13) Caldeira
Caldeira controlling his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Africa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Africa (2) vs (16) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Africa doesn't escape.
Africa wants to escape the position.
Caldeira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Caldeira biding his time, controlling Africa.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Caldeira is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Africa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Caldeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
In his post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 6089 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3742 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandelay comes to the cage accompanied by Answering Machine. Art Vandelay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

180 cm
30 yrs
153 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Vandelay

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Art Vandelay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Caldeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Vandelay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Caldeira tries to get set, Vandelay tries to push him back and clinch up but Caldeira manages to avoid the attempt.
Caldeira shoots in but no luck this time.
Vandelay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caldeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vandelay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caldeira's waist but Caldeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vandelay off to one side.
Vandelay shoots in for a double leg but Caldeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vandelay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Caldeira drives through and clinches with Vandelay against the cage.

Vandelay wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Vandelay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vandelay (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Vandelay is proving a slippery customer.
Vandelay being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vandelay stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay is fighting to break Caldeira's control of his arms but Caldeira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vandelay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vandelay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Vandelay pushes his legs off easily.
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandelay won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Vandelay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vandelay pushes down on Caldeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Vandelay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vandelay being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caldeira holds on and takes a little breather.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vandelay pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vandelay prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Caldeira trying to get back to full guard but Vandelay takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vandelay (5) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to hold on but Vandelay postures up.
Caldeira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caldeira prevents Vandelay from taking his back.
Caldeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caldeira keeps trying to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Vandelay is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Caldeira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vandelay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandelay is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vandelay content just to control the position here.
Vandelay avoids the attempt from Caldeira to control.
Caldeira is controlling an arm, preventing Vandelay from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Caldeira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira wants to control but Vandelay is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is trying to reverse the position but instead Vandelay has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Vandelay (8) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control but not successfully.
Caldeira can't escape the position.
Caldeira wants to control his opponent's hands but Vandelay gets his hands free.
Caldeira wants to escape the position.
Caldeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vandelay's guard. Nice work there by Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandelay (8) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Vandelay is keeping the position.

Vandelay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandelay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Vandelay is keeping the position.
Caldeira sitting in guard here, content to control.

Vandelay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Caldeira escapes and throws Vandelay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vandelay (8) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vandelay's face as Caldeira controls the position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.
Vandelay prevents Caldeira from moving into mount.
Caldeira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vandelay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caldeira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandelay (10) vs (5) Caldeira
Vandelay wants to take a breather but Caldeira is having none of it.

Caldeira looking for submissions off his back.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira controlling Vandelay's posture.
Vandelay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandelay (10) vs (7) Caldeira
Vandelay trying to control the position.
Caldeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vandelay (10) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira taking a breather here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
Vandelay prevents Caldeira from moving into mount.
Vandelay is looking to reverse the position.
Caldeira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vandelay is trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vandelay (10) vs (12) Caldeira
Vandelay controls the position.
Caldeira controlling from the full mount.
Vandelay tries to control the position but Caldeira now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vandelay (10) vs (15) Caldeira
Caldeira keeps control of the position as Vandelay tries to break free.
Vandelay is keeping busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira controlling well, preventing Vandelay from escaping the position.
Caldeira controlling the position well here. Vandelay rolled but Caldeira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Caldeira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vandelay is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 15 to 10.
After the fight, Arturo Caldeira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 5947 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3727 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

175 cm
17 yrs
164 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Skallagrimsson

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Egill Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Caldeira tries to sprawl out of it but Skallagrimsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caldeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Caldeira rushes Skallagrimsson and presses him up against the cage.

Caldeira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caldeira moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Caldeira off but Caldeira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Skallagrimsson prevents Caldeira from moving into mount.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Caldeira's posture but Caldeira avoids it.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Caldeira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Caldeira tries to advance position but instead Skallagrimsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Caldeira passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson prevents Caldeira from improving position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is letting Caldeira control him for a moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira takes a little break here. Skallagrimsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Skallagrimsson looks to move to half guard but instead Caldeira has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (10) Caldeira
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Caldeira is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira stalling.

Caldeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Skallagrimsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to pass to mount but Skallagrimsson is defending the position.
Caldeira slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Caldeira.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Caldeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson defending well.
Caldeira not doing much here.

Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caldeira with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Skallagrimsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skallagrimsson.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (13) Caldeira
Caldeira controlling the pace for now.
Caldeira is continuing to stall.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Caldeira.
Caldeira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 13 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 491 p4p, 74 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3399 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

181 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs

176 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Minasian

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira fails with the takedown

and Minasian counters by clinching up.
Caldeira is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caldeira is trying to drag Minasian to the mat but Minasian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira wants to take the fight to the mat but Minasian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minasian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caldeira is defending well.

Minasian wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Minasian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian slips nicely into half guard.
Caldeira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Minasian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Minasian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Caldeira
Minasian fails to move to back control.

Minasian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caldeira is now in Minasian's guard. A big mistake from Minasian there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Caldeira

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira trying to move into half guard but instead Minasian has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Caldeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caldeira trying to control but Minasian postures up.

Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (10) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minasian is working for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira frees his head quite easily.
Minasian controlling his opponent.
Caldeira is working to get back to half guard.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is having none of it.
Minasian works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (13) vs (2) Caldeira
Minasian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy.

Minasian tightening his grip on Caldeira, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Minasian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Caldeira trying to control but not successfully.
Caldeira tries to break free.

Caldeira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Minasian controlling the positon.
Caldeira can't escape the position.
Minasian controlling the position well here. Caldeira rolled but Minasian kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control the hands but Minasian breaks the grip.

Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Caldeira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Caldeira for a finish.
Caldeira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Minasian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Caldeira's body.
Caldeira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Minasian.
Good control from Minasian.
Caldeira prevents Minasian from getting a body triangle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Caldeira right now.
Minasian is hanging on to Caldeira's back as he tries to escape.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Minasian just sinks the hooks in.
Minasian controlling well, preventing Caldeira from escaping the position.
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but Caldeira pushed the leg off.

Caldeira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Caldeira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Minasian controls the position.
Minasian is not going to allow Caldeira to sit and survive in this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Minasian's guard. Nice work there by Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (13) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian is controlling Caldeira's posture.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Minasian has his hands on Caldeira's head, controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian pulls Caldeira in close to prevent any damage.
Caldeira trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian advances to half guard.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Minasian in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is looking to pass Caldeira's guard but actually Caldeira recovers to full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian advances to half guard.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caldeira is controlling Minasian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (18) vs (4) Caldeira
Minasian trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Minasian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Minasian prefers to stall for the moment though.

Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Minasian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira stops Minasian from passing to mount.

Minasian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira regains half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Caldeira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.

Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.

Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (21) vs (4) Caldeira
Caldeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Minasian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caldeira.
Gordon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldeira.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Caldeira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Caldeira avoids it well.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gordon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gordon. #ES#
Caldeira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Caldeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira connects with a leg kick. Gordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Caldeira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Gordon has been cut.
Gordon throws a head kick but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira is looking for a counter combo.
Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caldeira counters with a leg kick.
Caldeira connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gordon - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arturo Caldeira!
Derek Gordon spoke after the fight, saying 'For my fans... we'll get em next time.'.

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